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i - object of the sentence, from; concerning; in; in the past; on; → | Sever/uses; not // tr/l/b/e with /pecific English word. P/ tense verb p/icle: I h/e i/.. She went P/ time m/er: I tēr/iki ... L/ week Direct object m/er: K//i/ te /ro. Source m/er (from): Ku/oki m//i te kur/

ka - will happen | Verbal particle with a range of meanings; not directly translated with an English word

a - [a name follows] | Not translatable into an English word; nominal particle, used before names and pronouns: a Mere, a kōrua, a ia.

he - a, some; in the category of

atu - away from current orientation (often not translatable by a separate English word)

kua - then; have; has; had | Verbal particle; indicating completed action or movement into a state

tētahi - a, one specific thing

a - again, also (Various meanings, eg again; also, too; self [reflexive] as in: ki a ia anō)

mea - a thing (n); to say (v)

hei - at, in, with, for, to, as a; hay; necklace (Various meanings, eg future preposition)

ā - and; and then

- stand; to be wounded; a wound

pā - a fortified settlement (n); to touch (v)

pātai - question; to ask a question

tohu - a qualification, eg degree

tama - son, nephew (term of address for a boy, son: tama)

tangi - to cry; to make a sound

ehara - exclamation: sure enough, without a doubt; not

huia - a treasured bird, now extinct

tawhiti - distant, a distant place

taka - to come around in a cycle; to fall from a height

haka - to perform traditional dance; haka, a traditional dance, war dance

- to catch fish with a line

upoko - head; verse of a song; paragraph; chapter

hine - term of address for a girl: E hine!

whawhai - to fight; a battle

- at a distance, yonder; shovel

hika - a term of address for both sexes (eg 'E hika')

haruru - to resound; a heavy sound

tētehi - a, one specific thing (variant of tētahi)

pakaru - broken (applied to a thing not a body part) (trans)

miro - thread, a type of pine tree

tipua - a person of high status

hōhā - annoyed, bored (adj), a nuisance (n)

nāwai - presently, in due course, after a while

wero - to challenge; formal challenge at a welcome ceremony

tupu - to grow, develop; a plant, shoot (variant of tipu)

tungāne - brother, of a female

kōwhai - yellow; a native tree

weka - a native woodhen

tuahine - sister, of a male

aituā - disaster, accident, misfortune; to suffer a disaster

hao - to catch in a net, a net

tāhuhu - subject of a sentence

paki - to slap, to pat; to be fine; a fine day

putu - to heap up; a heap, pile

taupoki - to cover, close with a lid; lid, cover

whakairo - to carve, a carving

poka - hole (n); to make a hole in, to pierce (v)

ngaungau - to chew, a snack

hara - to make a mistake; mistake

tokotoko - walking stick (without a handle)

whakakaha - to strengthen; charge a cellphone

pōkokohua - a term of contempt - dickhead, bastard

wānanga - study, analyze; seminar, a place of learning

ētahi - some, a few (plural of tētahi)

taokete - brother-in-law (of a male), sister-in-law (of a female)

a - to be fished with a line (pass. of hi)

autāne - brother-in-law (of a woman)

auwahine - sister-in-law (of a man)

e - by; of course; a term of address follows; [in the future]; particle used in a negation

e hoa mā - friends (when speaking to a group of people)

hiku - end, rear; tail of a fish or reptile

hiwi - line of descent; ridge of a hill

huhu - a larva; type of beetle

huna kanohi - a mask

kaiwhakawā - a judge

kāmaka - a rock

kani - to saw; a saw

kiekie - a climbing plant used in weaving

kīnaki - relish (to accompany food); song following a speech

kirimana - a contract

koko - scoop; shovel; spoon; corner (of a room, house, etc)

kōpere - a dart; a sling; rainbow

māti - match (to light a fire)

mōkī - tie in a bundle; raft made of flax stalks; package

ngakinga - a garden

ngāngā - breathe heavily; make a noise; screech

pāka - a park; a box

pa - blistered; make a loud sound

pao - break; sing; a type of song; strike, pound

paoa - smoke (from a fire)

pārae - a park; paddock

poroporoaki - farewell speech; say goodbye to; a tribute to someone who has died

poururu - a frown

pūkai - to lie in a heap

pūkei - to lie in a heap

puritanga - a handle

pūrongo - a report

rāhui - ban, place a ban; reserve

rapunga - a search

rarā - roar; make a dull sound

rata kararehe - a vet

rito - middle shoot of a plant

tahanga - empty; slightly, a bit; naked

taiaha - weapon (a long hardwood weapon with a pointed tongue at one end and a long flat narrow blade at the other)

taina - junior; younger brother or cousin of a male; younger sister or cousin of a female

tāina - (plural of taina) younger brothers of a male, younger sisters of a female

takirua - in pairs, two at a time

takitahi - individually, one at a time

tapuhi - to nurse; a nurse

tarawhiti - a ring

taro ake - in a little while

taro kau iho - in a very little while

tārua - after a while; repeat

tāria - (pass) be waited for; be expected; after a time

tātua - a belt

taurapa - stern-post of a canoe

tēina - younger brothers of a male, younger sisters of a female

tōroherohe - wag (as in a dog wagging its tail)

torotika - in a straight line

tuāhine - female cousins or sisters of a male

tuākana - older brothers of a male; older sisters of a female

tūiri - a drill

tūroro - sick person, a patient

tūtukitanga - a crash; a collision

utauta - equipment, a load

whakaomoomo - nurse or look after a child or invalid

whatumanawa - seat of feelings, heart (as a figure of speech)

whāwhārua - a hollow; female ancestor

whena - a dwarf

whito - a dwarf

kēne - a can

kaho - railings of a fence

Pōkōtiwha! - A very strong swear word.

tipu - to grow (v); a plant, shoot

whakararu - to bother, disturb (v); a hindrance (n)

nāwai rā - after a time, in due course, for some time

monoa - to desire, admire, esteem, have a high regard for

kaitātaki - leader of a haka

whakangā/whakatā - to take a breath, relax, refresh

nikau - a palm tree

arunga - a chase (n; from aru - to chase)

takatāpui - a member of the LGBTQ community, queer, gar

kaituki - coxswain (a person who gives the time to the paddlers on a canoe)

whakamomori - to commit a desperate act, act in desperation, commit suicide

rauawa - sides of a canoe

roa noa - for a long time

aronga nui - main focus, subject [of a sentence]

aronga tuarua - secondary focus, object [of a sentence]

aukati - border, boundary (n); to dam a stream, prevent one from passing (v)

mūrau - fame, a notable example

poutuarongo - back wall post of a meeting house

whakaanga - turn towards, to cause to face in a particular direction

pūoro - to sing (v); a song, music (n)

hautoru - to divide into thirds (v); a third (n)

karamatamata - head of a tree, pinnacle

kīrehu - idiom, a kīwaha you don't understand

manioro - to make a noise, create a disturbance

pōkaia - pierced; make a hole in! (pass of pōka)

pahupahu - to bark (of a dog); to prattle on

pūmanawa - to draw a long breath [v]; natural talent [n]

roroi - to grate into a pulp

whakatū waka - to park a car

Keke ana te haere! - Like a rocket

Katahi nā te tama mōhio, ko koe! - What a clever child you are!

Te aro i a au! - I don't give a damn!

Katahi te tangata haututū! - What a mischief person!

Nā kawea kōrero te kī! - A little bird told me!

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Kei raro au e putu ana - I’m under in /e/(re/y worn out!)

E rua, e rua! - Two of a kind, just the same

Te tū mai o te ihu! - What a snob!

Tino kino te hēhē! - It was a big disappointment.

He ihu oneone. - A dedicated, hard worker.

Te kutukutu-ahi hoki! - What a load of rubbish!

Ka hē hoki e tai. - Not a good look, my friend!

Kāti te pōrearea! - Stop being a pain!

Kāore e kore. - Without a doubt.

Auare ake! - No way! Not a chance! To no avail!

Te hiapai hoki! - What a damn cheek!

He aha hoki! - No way! Not a chance!

He aha te aha. - Nothing changes, nothing changed, to no avail, it was a waste of time.

He momo tonu. - True to form. Its a family trait.

Tē taea e rātou! - They haven't got a chance!

Kotahi atu. - Make a beeline for.

Kātahi te whakaaro pōhēhē ko tēnā! - What a daft thought!

Kua kino kē ngā piropiro. - In a foul mood.

Koia pū. - Exactly right! You've got it in a nutshell.

are! - That's a surprise!

Ai ua, ai hau, ai marangi. - A woman who is multifaceted in her personality.

Kātahi rā. - Good grief - I disagree! That's a stupid idea.

A tōna wā. - All in good time. There will come a time for that.

Puku kau ana. - You've got a cheek! What a nerve!

urupounamu - to question (v); a question (n)

tiripou - walking stick (with a handle)

Tō tenetene! - Get stuffed! Shut up! (offensive - to a woman)

He wheke kurī. - A short wick.

Mō te kōrero! - They talk a lot!

Tētahi tangata! - What a dick!

He aha to aha! - To no avail! A waste of time!

Pai tū, pai hinga. - Give it a go! (You might win, you might lose.)

Tangi reme. - To cry like a lamb.

Tō raho! - Sit down! Shut up! (offensive - to a male)

pirohia - score a goal! scored (pass)

Kei hīkaka te ihu! - Don't be a snob!

Ko tēnei he tekau tana taraka.
This is a ten ton truck.
Identity sentences - ko...

Ko John te tungāne o Fran.
John is the brother (of a girl) of Fran.
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Ko Liam te mokopuna a Beverley rāua ko Denis.
Liam is the grandchild of Beverley and Denis.
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Ko ngā pukapuka a Niko ēnā.
Those are Niko's books.
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Ko Rina te tamāhine a Taika.
Rina is the daughter of Taika.
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Ko Nikau te tāne a Ataahua.
Nikau is the husband of Ataahua.
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Ko Moana te wahine a Niko.
Moana is the wife of Niko.
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Ko ā matou kurī ngā toa ki te tiaki hipi.
Our dogs are the champion sheep-musterers.
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Ko wai a Ataahua?
Who is Ataahua?
Asking who - Ko wai...?

Ko wai ngā mea a ako ana i te reo Māori?
Who are the ones learning te reo Māori?
Asking who - Ko wai...?

Ko wai te koroua nui tōna aroha ki tōna whānau?
Who is the old man who has a lot of love for his whānau?
Asking who - Ko wai...?

I kōrero a Pāora ki a wai?
To whom did Pāora speak?
Asking who - Ko wai...?

Ko wai ka haere ki te taone ā te nei?
Who's going to town tonight?
Asking who - Ko wai...?

He aha a Amaru i kōrero pēnā ai?
Why did Amaru say it like that?
Why did? - He aha... i... ai?

He aha a Tame i kore ai e ki te whakatau i ngā manuhiri?
Why didn't Tame get up to greet the guests?
Why did? - He aha... i... ai?

He aha a Mere i hoki mai ai?
Why did Mere come back?
Why did? - He aha... i... ai?

He aha a Honi i haere ai ki Hawai'i?
Why did Honi go to Hawai'ī?
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Ehara koe i te kaikōrero.
You are not a speaker.
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Ehara ia i te tangata atawhai.
He is not a kind person.
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Ehara ia i te tamaiti kaha.
He is not a strong child.
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Ehara a Rangi i te tangata pakari.
Rangi is not a mature person.
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Ehara koe i te hoa pai.
You are not a good friend.
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Ehara au i te kaiako.
I am not a teacher.
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Ehara koe i te tangata mohio.
You are not a knowledgeable person.
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Ehara ia i te wahine atamai.
She is not a clever woman.
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Ehara koe i te āwhina.
You are not a helper.
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Ehara te kaiako i te kaikōrero.
The teacher is not a speaker.
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Ehara te ākonga i te māngai.
The student is not a representative.
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Ehara te tāne i te kaihanga.
The man is not a builder.
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Ehara i a au te karakia i taki.
I was not the one who recited the prayer.
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Ehara a Mere i te kaiako nui.
Mere is not an important teacher.
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Ehara tōku pāpā i te rangatira.
My father is not a leader.
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Ehara koe i te tangata poto.
You aren't a short person.
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Ehara tērā rākau i te tōtara, he rimu .
That is not a tōtara, it's actually a rimu.
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Ehara tērā i te kārearea, he kāhu .
That is not a falcon, it is actually a hawk.
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Ehara tērā i a Hēmi.
That is not Hēmi.
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Ehara tēnā i te whakaaro pai e tama.
That's not a good idea guys.
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Ehara a Kauri i te pirihimana.
Kauri is not a policeman.
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Ehara i a rātou ngā manuhiri i pōhiri.
They didn't welcome the guests.
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Ehara koe i te tangata mākoko.
You're not a lazy person.
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Ehara ngā rangatira i a Moki rāua ko -te-kawa.
Moki and Tū-te-kawa were not the chiefs.
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Ehara ōna waka i a Aotea, i a Tākitimu, i a Mataaua.
Aotea, Tākitimu and Mataaua are not his canoes.
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Ehara ia i te tangata.
Ehara is not a man.
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Ēhara i a Ponga te nei.
The fault is not Ponga's.
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Ehara i te miti kau te hapa pai ki a au.
It's not meat that I like for dinner.
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Ehara ia i te pēpi.
He isn't a baby.
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Ehara a Aria i te kaiako.
Aria isn't a teacher.
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Ehara te manu pango i te manu māori.
The blackbird is not a native bird.
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Ehara a Pita i te tangata mahi kai.
Pita isn't a hunter-gatherer-grower of food.
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Ehara tēnei i te hokomaha.
This is not a supermarket.
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Ehara tērā wahine i te kaiako.
That woman isn't a teacher.
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Ehara tērā i a Rangi, ko Taika .
That person is not Rangi, it is Taika.
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Ehara ia i te kaitākaro whutupōro.
She is not a rugby player.
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Ehara tēnei i te motokā.
This is not a car.
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Ehara tērā rākau i te tōtara.
That tree is not a tōtara.
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Ehara ia i te kaiako.
He is not a teacher.
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Ehara tēnei i te mahi uaua.
This is not a difficult task.
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Ehara tēnei i te papa tākaro.
This is not a playground.
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Ehara a Nikau i te kaitaraiwa pahi.
Nikau is not a bus driver.
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Ehara i te mīti kau (te hapa pai ki a au).
It's not meat (the dinner that I like).
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Ehara i a au te pōtae nei.
This hat is not mine.
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Ehara ia i te hamo pango.
She's not a coward.
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Ehara i a mātou te kai i tunu.
We did not cook the food.
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Ehara a Mia i te matua.
Mia is not a parent.
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Ehara i a Hēmi ēnei putiputi i katokato.
Hēmi didn't pick these flowers.
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Ehara a Rangi rāua ko Ani i te mātua.
Rangi and Ani are not parents.
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Ehara i a au te whare i whakapai.
I didn't clean the house.
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Ehara te teina i te tohunga whakairo.
The younger one is not a master carver.
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Ehara i a koe te whare i whakapai.
You did not clean the house.
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Ehara ia i te tāne ranginamu.
He is not a handsome man.
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Ehara i a ia te whare i whakapai.
She did not clean the house.
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Ehara ia i te nēhi.
She is not a nurse.
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Ehara tērā i te ngeru.
That is not a cat.
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Ehara ia i te tāne ranginamu.
He is not a handsome man.
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Ehara tēnei i te ara kino.
This is not a bad road.
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Ehara au i te ākonga.
I am not a student.
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Kei te waiata a Koa.
Koa is singing.
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te

Kei te tango a Makere i ōna .
Maggie is removing her shoes.
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Kei te hīkoi a Ari ki te kura.
Ari is walking to school.
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Kei te kōrero au ki a ia.
I am speaking to her.
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Kei te hui a Rama rāua ko Pita ki te pātaka kōrero.
Rama and Pita are meeting in the library.
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Kei te ako au i tētehi waiata.
I am learning a song.
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Kei te hiahia āwhina koe?
Do you need a hand?
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Kei te āhua makariri a Rangi.
Rangi is somewhat cold.
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Kei te tahitahi a Tame i te whare.
Tame is sweeping the house.
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Kei te tahitahi a Manu i te papa.
Manu is sweeping the floor.
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Kei te horoi a Hera i te waka.
Hera is washing the car.
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Kei te titiro a Tawa.
Tawa is looking.
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Kei te patu a Rangi i te whāriki.
Rangi is beating the carpet.
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Kei te kai a Hōne i te āporo.
Hōne is eating the apple.
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Kei te mahi a Rangi i te whare.
Rangi is working at home.
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Kei te tākaro a Pita i te papa tākaro.
Pita is playing at the playground.
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Kei te kōrero ahau ki a koe.
I am talking to you.
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Kei te mau a Pani i te ika.
Pani is carrying the fish.
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Kei te waiata a Jerome.
Jerome is singing.
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Kei te katakata a Raureka.
Raureka is laughing.
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Kei te kato pūhā au ā te Hātarei.
I am picking pūhā on Saturday.
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Kei te haere a Aroha rāua ko Niko.
Aroha and Niko are going.
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E pōwhiri ana rātou ki a mātou.
They are welcoming us.
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E mātakitaki pouaka whakaata ana a Ataahua.
Ataahua is television watching.
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E hui ana a Rama rāua ko Pita ki te pātaka kōrero.
Rama and Pita are meeting in the library.
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E kihi ana ia i tātahi ngeru pango.
She is kissing a black cat.
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E haere ana au ki te rūma horoi hīrere ai.
I'm going to the bathroom for a shower.
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E moe ana au i tētahi rākau kākāriki.
I am sleeping in a green tree.
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E whakakākahuana ia i a ia anō ki ōna kākahu tino pai.
He's getting himself dressed in his best clothes.
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E pōwhiri ana rātou ki a mātou.
They are welcoming us.
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E kāia ana hoki he tino toa koe ki taua mahi.
It is also said that you were a real champion at that job.
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E kōrero ana a Hemi ki te kaiako.
Hemi is talking to the teacher.
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E kōrero ana au ki a ia.
I am speaking to her.
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E titiro ana a Pāora.
Pāora is looking.
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E kata ana a Amaru.
Amaru is laughing.
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E kimi ana a Manu i tāna waea pūkoro.
Manu is searching for his cell phone.
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E kata hoki ana a Honi.
Honi is also laughing.
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E haere ana mātou ki Wānaka ā tērā wiki.
We are going to Wānaka next week.
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E tunu ana a Mere i te kai.
Mere is cooking the food.
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E whakapono ana au ki a koe.
I am believing in you.
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E mauāhara ana a Kauri ki a Aria.
Kauri is holding a grudge against Aria.
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E tika ana me ki te mihi atu ki a koe.
It is appropriate to stand and acknowledge you..
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E kaingākau ana ia ki tana mokopuna ki a Tīwana.
She is very fond of her grandchild, Tīwana.
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E pīrangi ana a Pita ki tēnā aihikirimi.
Pita is wanting that icecream by you.
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E pīrangi ana a Hana ki tēnā aihikirimi.
Hana desires/wants that icecream by you.
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E haere ana a Rangi.
Rangi is going.
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E tika ana kia mihi au ki a koe me whānau i tēnei pōuri.
It is appropriate for me to greet you and your family at this sad time.
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E whiri ana au i tētahi kōnae.
I am braiding a food basket.
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E whāngai ana a Taika i te kurī.
Taika is feeding the dog.
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E kihi ana ia i tētahi ngeru pango.
She is kissing a black cat.
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E titiro ana te tauhou ki a au.
The stranger was looking at me.
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E horoi ana a Koa i a ia.
Koa is washing himself.
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

E aroha ana ahau ki a Nikau.
I love Nikau.
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E kihi ana a Manu kāua ko Aroha.
Manu and Aroha are kissing.
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

E hiahia pukapuka ana ahau.
I want a book.
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

E mataku ana ia ki a au?
Is she afraid of me?
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E tono ana ia kia haere ia ki te whakatā.
He is requesting to go for a break.
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E āwhina ana a Mia i a Hēmi.
Mia is helping Hēmi.
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E inu ana ia i te kapu wai.
She is drinking a cup of water.
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E tātaku ana tērā i ngā kauhau o nehe, me te kōrero i ngā mahi a ngā tūpuna i mahia i tēnei taha.
They recited the old recitations from ancient times, and talked about the deeds of the ancestors.
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

E kimi ana a Manu i tāna waea pūkoro.
Manu is searching for his cell phone.
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

E whaikōrero ana te koroua.
The elderly man is making a speech.
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E pīrangi ana a Māui ki tēnā aihikirimi.
Māui desires/wants that icecream by you.
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E more ana a Hine.
Hine is sleeping.
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E āwhina ana ahai i a ia.
I am helping him.
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I tāraia te waka ki te toki pounamu.
The canoe was carved with a jade adze.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I tae atu rātou ki reira me ā rātou .
They arrived there with their guns.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I tauomaoma rātou e rua maero i te one.
They had a race for two miles along the beach.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I haere a Hemi ki te whare pikitia.
Hemi went to the cinema.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I hoko a Rangi i te waka.
Rangi bought the car.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I haere a Hori ki te kanikani ki te kimi hoa wahine.
Hori went to the dance to look for a girlfriend.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I rongo a Koa i te kurī.
Koa heard the dog.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I taku taenga atu ki te kāinga, kua maoa i a ia ngā kai.
When I got home, he had already cooked dinner.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I kite a Ari i te katipō.
Ari saw a katipō.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I mania a Pani.
Pani slipped.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I haere au ki te kauhoe.
I went for a swim.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I kōrero a Tīmoti ki te whakaminenga.
Tīmoti addressed the assembled people.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I tapahi a Marama i a ia.
Marama cut herself, or, Marama cut him.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I kite au i a rātou e ika ana.
I saw them fishing.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I ngā o mua, te hōiho te moua e .
In former times, a horse pulled the mower instead.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I a Huria.
Huria did.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I kite a Tawa i a ia anō.
Tawa saw himself.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I hoatu a Mere i te keke ki tana tama.
Mary gave the cake to her son.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I pīrangi a Tau ki te haere hei mema pāremata.
Tau wanted to become an MP.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I haere ā tāua tamariki ki rātou wharekura.
Our children went to their school.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I pānui a Toa i tērā pukapuka.
Toa read that book.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I āhua makariri a Hēmi.
Hēmi was somewhat cold.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I tino pai a Rangi.
Rangi was very good.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I te kōrero a Tame.
Tame was talking.
Simple sentences: past tense - i te

I te hīkoi a Manu ki te kura.
Manu was walking to school.
Simple sentences: past tense - i te

I te kōrero au ki a ia.
I was speaking to her.
Simple sentences: past tense - i te

I te pīrangi koe ki te kaputī?
Did you want a tea?
Simple sentences: past tense - i te

I te hari katoa hāunga anō a Hera.
Everyone was happy except Hera.
Simple sentences: past tense - i te

I te moe a Tawa.
Tawa was asleep.
Simple sentences: past tense - i te

I te mutunga o te pōwhiri, ka te hākari.
At the end of the welcome, a feast was held.
Simple sentences: past tense - i te

I te ako a Pita i te reo Māori i te kura.
Pita was learning te reo Māori at school.
Simple sentences: past tense - i te

I te tunu a Hana i te keke te hui.
Hana was baking the cake for the meeting.
Simple sentences: past tense - i te

I te whakareri a Mere te haerenga ki Tāhuna.
Mere was preparing for the trip to Queenstown.
Simple sentences: past tense - i te

I te hoki mai a Rewi i te mahi i te ahiahi.
Rewi was returning from work in the evening.
Simple sentences: past tense - i te

Ka tuhituhi a Pita i te reta tōna hoa.
Pita will write the letter for his friend.
Simple sentences: past tense - i te

Ka rere te waka rererangi ki Tāmaki Makaurau ā te ahiahi.
The plane will fly to Auckland in the afternoon.
Simple sentences: past tense - i te

Ka whakatika a Hine i te whare ā te ata.
Hine will clean the house in the morning.
Simple sentences: past tense - i te

Ka kōrero a Rewi ki te kaiako hei te Rātū.
Rewi will speak to the teacher on Tuesday.
Simple sentences: past tense - i te

Ka tunu a Mere i te kai te whānau ā te .
Mere will cook dinner for the family tonight.
Simple sentences: past tense - i te

Ka tino māuiui a Rangi.
Rangi will be very sick.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tino whakatā a Rangi.
Rangi will be very relaxed.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tino riri a Rangi.
Rangi will be very angry.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka whakaweto te koroua i ngā rama ā te 10 karaka.
The old man will turn the lights off at 10 o'clock.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tino ora a Mere.
Mere will be very well.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tino hiakai a Mere.
Mere will be very hungry.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka kaha te pupuhi o te hau ki Tauranga ā te nei.
The wind will blow in Tauranga tonight.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka hīkoi a Rangi ki te kura.
Rangi will walk to school.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka kōrero au ki a ia.
I will speak to her.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tino makariri a Mere.
Mere will be very cold.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tino hiakai a Hēmi.
Hēmi will be very hungry.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tino hiamoe a Hēmi.
Hēmi will be very sleepy.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tino whakatā a Hēmi.
Hēmi will be very relaxed.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tatari au ki a koe.
I will wait for you.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tino pukuriri a Hēmi.
Hēmi will be very grumpy.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tino pōuri a Hēmi.
Hēmi will be very sad.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tino makariri a Hēmi.
Hēmi will be very cold.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka hoko au i tētahi taonga tāku tahu.
I will buy a gift for my love.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka haere tonu ia a tērā tau.
He will go next year.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua mokemoke a Rangi.
Rangi will be somewhat lonely.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka ātaahua te māra ā tēnei Whiringa-ā-nuku.
The garden will be beautiful in October.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua māuiui a Rangi.
Rangi will be somewhat sick.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua māharahara a Rangi.
Rangi will be somewhat anxious.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua riri a Rangi.
Rangi will be somewhat angry.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka whakaako au i a koe ki te raranga harakeke.
I will teach you to weave flax.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua makariri a Rangi.
Rangi will be somewhat cold.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua pai a Mere.
Mere will be somewhat good.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āwhina koe i a au ā tērā wiki.
You will help me next week.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka whawhai tonu au ki a koutou ko ō hoa.
I will keep fighting against you and your friends.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tīmata taku tama i te kura ā te wāhanga tuarua o te tau.
My son will start school in the second part of the year.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua matekai a Mere.
Mere will be somewhat starving.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua hiainu a Mere.
Mere will be somewhat thirsty.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka oti te hangai a te waka ā tēnei Paengawhāwhā.
The waka will be finished in April.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua māharahara a Mere.
Mere will be somewhat anxious.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka kai tātou i tētahi ika nui.
We will eat a big fish.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua āwangawanga a Mere.
Mere will be somewhat worried.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua whakatā a Mere.
Mere will be somewhat relaxed.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tatari au ki a koutou ko ngā kaiako.
I will wait for you and the teachers.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka whakatō te paruauru i ngā tipu ā tērā wiki.
The gardener will plant the seedlings next week.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka wehe tātou ā te 2 karaka ā tēnei ahiahi.
We (3 + incl) will leave at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tūtaki tātou ki te pāmu ā te 3 karaka.
We will meet at the farm at 3 o'clock.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua makariri a Mere.
Mere will be somewhat cold.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua ora a Hēmi.
Hēmi will be somewhat well.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka karanga e koe ki a au.
You will call me.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua hiakai a Hēmi.
Hēmi will be somewhat hungry.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka kite kōrua i a Pāpā Poaka ā tērā tau.
You two will see Pāpā Poaka next year.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua ngenge a Hēmi.
Hēmi will be somewhat tired.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka hoki mai au ā tēnei Whiringa-ā-rangi.
I will return this November.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua pukuriri a Hēmi.
Hēmi will be somewhat grumpy.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tino matekai a Rangi.
Rangi will be very starving.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Kua haere a Aroha ki tāwāhi.
Aroha's gone overseas.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua tino ora a roto.
The inside is very well.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua waiho taua wāhi hei urupā ngā tūpāpaku.
That place was left as a burial ground for the dead.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua mutu i a koe mahi?
Have you finished your work?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua hora a Niko i te tēpu.
Niko's set the table.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua mutu tāku mahi i a au.
My work has been finished by me. (I've stopped working)
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua hōhā katoa au ki a koe.
I'm totally annoyed with you.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua riro te mahi uaua i a au.
The hard work has been received by me.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua ako a Mere i te waiata.
Mere has learnt the song.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua pau te moni i a au.
The money has been spent by me.
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Kua kite koe i taku pene? He whero te mea na.
Have you seen my pen? It's a pink one.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua moe a Tamahae i runga i te tēpu.
Tamahae has gone to sleep on the table.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua pau katoa te kai i a koutou!
You have eaten up all the food!
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua tae mai a Hemi.
Hemi has arrived.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua mutu i a koe?
Have you finished?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua mārama a Rangi i te kaupapa.
Rangi has understood the topic.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua whai tohu koe?
Do you have a degree?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua mau te ika i a Pani.
Pani has caught the fish.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua whakahokia ki a ia te tamaiti i mauria e ngā pirihimana i te marama o Oktopa.
The child who was taken by the police in October has been returned to her.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua kite ahau i a koe.
I have seen you.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua pakaru i a Ataahua?
Did Ataahua break it?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua a Hine hei kaiārahi.
Hine has stood as a leader.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua pau i a ia te kōrero tēnei pukapuka.
He has read this book right through.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua ruaki koe ki runga i a Pāpā.
You just threw up on Daddy.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Me ruirui he paura ki runga i a koe.
Let's sprinkle some powder on you.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me waiata tāua?
Shall we sing a song?
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me aha a Mere?
What should Mere do?
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me aha a Liam rāua ko Kaia?
What should Liam and Kaia do?
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me mihi ka tika ki a koe.
It is entirely appropriate I acknowledge you.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me mihi ka tika ki a kōrua.
It is entirely appropriate I acknowledge you both.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me tunu a pāpā i te kai.
Dad should cook the food.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me mihi ka tika ki a koutou.
It is entirely appropriate I acknowledge you people.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me tuhi a Aria i ana mahi kāinga.
Aria should write her homework.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me horopuehu a Mere i te papa.
Mere should vauum the floor.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me tuhi kōrero koutou inaianei.
You should write a story now.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me āta whakarongo koe ki a ia.
You should listen carefully to her.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me tere a Tipi.
Tipi should be quick.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me kōmuhu mai koe ki a au.
You should whisper it to me.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me kokoti ngā rōhi i a Hōngongoi.
The roses should be pruned in July.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me karakia tātou.
We should say a karakia.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me mātua paku kōrero te take, kātahi ka whakatau.
We should first discuss the issue a bit, then decide.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me hoatu he kapi ki a Hare.
You should give Hare a copy.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me waiho a Kōuraraka i te pāreti!
Goldilocks should leave the porridge!
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me aha a Kōuraraka ki te pāreti?
What should Goldilocks do with the porridge?
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me kōreroreo kōrua ko te kaiako.
You and the teacher should have a talk.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me tiki atu rāua i a Pāora.
Those two should fetch Pāora.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me kimi hoa ako.
Find a friend to learn with.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me āwhina koe i a ia.
You should help her.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me haere tāua ki te inu kawhe.
We should go for a coffee.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me noho koe ki te tēpu i a koe e kai ana.
You should sit at the table while you are eating.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me waiata a Mere.
Mere should sing.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me ārahi a Rangi i te tira.
Rangi should lead the group.
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Me hoatu ngā ki a ia.
The keys should be given to him/her.
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Me haere koe ki te kaukau.
You should go for a swim.
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Kua pau i a ia te paraoa te kai.
He has eaten up the bread.
Sentences with i - i

Ka hanga a Amaru i tōku whare.
Amaru will build my house.
Sentences with i - i

Kei te āwhina rāua i a Honi.
They (2) are helping Honi.
Sentences with i - i

Ka tunu au i te parāoa ā tēnei .
I'll bake the bread tonight.
Sentences with i - i

I pakaru te wini i a Kauri.
The window was broken by Kauri.
Sentences with i - i

He maha ngā moni kua pau i a ia i te toa.
She has spent lots of money at the shop.
Sentences with i - i

Ka kai tātou i tētahi ika nui.
We will eat a big fish.
Sentences with i - i

Kei te mau ia i tētahi pōtae, i tētahi poraka, i tētahi tīhate, me tētahi hāte hoki.
She is wearing a hat, a jersey, a t-shirt and a shirt.
Sentences with i - i

Me kau hoki ki hea i te tawhiti ki waho o te moana nui?
Where could he swim to, from such a distance out in the ocean?
Sentences with i - i

E moe ana au i tētahi rākau kākāriki.
I am sleeping in a green tree.
Sentences with i - i

Ka hopu a Poti i te manu.
Pussy catches the bird.
Sentences with i - i

Oma atu i a ia!
Run away from her!
Sentences with i - i

Ko mataku māua i a ia.
We were frightened by him.
Sentences with i - i

Ka hoatu ahau i te pukapuka ki a koe.
I will give you the book.
Sentences with i - i

E kihi ana a Ari i a Kauri.
Ari is kissing Kauri.
Sentences with i - i

Kei te whakaoti rātou i ā rātou taumahi.
They are competing their assignments.
Sentences with i - i

Kei te whakatokopā au i a koe.
I am burping you.
Sentences with i - i

Te whakamau atu i te kope .
Putting on a fresh nappy
Sentences with i - i

I rongo au i a ia e ngongoro ana.
I heard him snoring.
Sentences with a subclause - e... ana

I a ia e kai ana, ka kite ia i tōna hoa.
While he was eating, he saw his friend.
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Kei te whare hākinakina a Aria e whakapakari ana.
Aria is at the gym working out.
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Kātahi ka tuku i a au kia ana, i a rātou e whakatā ana.
Then they left me standing while they had a rest.
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Tokorima ngā tauira e katakata ana ki a ia.
There are five students laughing at him.
Sentences with a subclause - e... ana

Kei ngā mārama, kei ngā rākaunui o te marama, e kitea atu ana a Rona.
On clear nights, on nights when the moon is full, Rona can be seen.
Sentences with a subclause - e... ana

Kei Manawatū a Miro e noho ana.
Miro is living in Manawatū.
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Kei raro ia i te rākau e putu ana.
He is under the tree in a heap (tired).
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Kei te awa a Liam e ika ana.
Liam is fishing at the river.
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Kei te kāinga a Pita e mahi ana.
Pita is at home working.
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Kei te marae a Ripeka e whakapaipai ana.
Ripeka is at the marae cleaning.
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Kei te kāuta a Rangi e tunu kai ana.
Rangi is in the cook house cooking dinner.
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Kei Ōtaki a Hera e noho ana.
Hera is living/staying in Ōtaki.
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Kei Tāmaki-makau-rau a Taika e noho ana.
Taika is staying/living in Auckland.
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Kei hea a Nikau e mahi ana?
Where is Nikau working?
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Kei te wharenui te iwi e kōrero ana te hui ā te mutunga wiki.
The people are in the wharenui talking about the meeting on the weekend.
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Kia piki te ora ki a koe.
May you be in perfect health.
Mild imperatives (You should be...) - kia

Kia pai te .
Have a good day.
Mild imperatives (You should be...) - kia

Kia haumaru te haere.
Have a safe trip.
Mild imperatives (You should be...) - kia

Kia au moe.
Have a sound sleep.
Mild imperatives (You should be...) - kia

Kia hāneanea te noho.
Have a comfortable stay.
Mild imperatives (You should be...) - kia

Me tuhi koe i ngā kupu, kei wareware i a koe!
You should write the words down or you might forget them!
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Kia tūpato, kei raro a Pēpi i te tēpu.
Be careful, Bubba is under the table.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Kia āta kai, kei mate puku.
East slowly; you might get a sore stomach.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Kia āta kōrero ki a Mia, kei pukuriri ia.
Talk carefully to Mia - he might get angry.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Haere atu, kei tangi i a koe tamaiti nei!
Go away, lest you make the child cry.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Kaua e oma, kei tukia koe e te waka.
Don't run, or you might get bowled by a car.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Mai i tōku tamarikitanga pīrangi ai ahau ki te mahi nēhi.
Since childhood I have always wanted to be a nurse.
Habitual action - ai

Tunu kai ai ahai i a , i a .
I always cook food every night.
Habitual action - ai

Oma ai a Hēmi ki te mahi i ngā katoa.
Hēmi always runs to work every day.
Habitual action - ai

Mau pāhau ai ia? Kāo!
Does he always have a beard? No!
Habitual action - ai

I ia Rāhoroi haere ai a Hēmi ki te hoko tīkiti Rotarota.
Every Saturday Hēmi always goes to buy a Lotto ticket.
Habitual action - ai

Hīkoi ai a Koa ki te kura.
Koa always walks to school.
Habitual action - ai

Ia Rāapa ia Rāapa waea ai tāku tamāhine ki a au.
Every Wednesday my daughter always phones me.
Habitual action - ai

Mai i tōku tamarikitanga pīrangi ai au ki te mahi hei nēhi.
Since childhood I have always wanted to work as a nurse.
Habitual action - ai

Haere ai a Ari ki te marae ia , ia .
Ari always goes to the marae each and every day.
Habitual action - ai

Pēnei au kua wehe rāua, engari i kite au i a rāua e pupuri ringa ana, e whakaipoipo tonu ana i te tāone.
I thought they'd broken up, but I saw them holding hands and looking pretty loved up in town.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei au he Pākehā ia, engari he Māori tonu.
I thought she was a Pākehā, but it turns out she's Māori.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei au ka māmā te oma i te toru kiromita - tēnā pōhēhē tēnā.
I thought running three kilometres would be a piece of cake - that was wrong.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei au kua mate a Elvis, engari i kite au i a ia i Ōtaki.
I thought that Elvis was dead, but I saw him in Ōtaki.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei au he kurī tērā, engari he ngeru tonu.
I thought that was a dog, but it turns out it was a cat.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei au ka māmā te whakamātautau - tēnā pōhēhē tēnā.
I thought the exam would be a piece of cake - I was wrong.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei au he keke panana, engari he kāroti tonu.
I thought it was a banana cake, but it turns out it was carrot.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei a Māmā e tunu ana koe i te parakuihi.
Mum thought you were cooking breakfast.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei au he wharekura tērā, engari he wharepukapuka tonu.
I thought that was a school, but it turns out it was a library.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei au kua whakakore a John i te inu waipiro, engari i kite au i a ia e inu ana i te waina i te wharewaina.
I thought that John had already quit drinking, but I saw him drinking wine in the winery.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei a Pāpā e tunu ana koe i te tina.
Dad thought you were cooking dinner.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei au he kōtiro ia.
I thought he was a girl.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei au he māmā noa iho te oma ki tātahi.
I thought running to the beach would be a piece of cake.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Ki a wai te horoi i ngā rīhi?
Who is going to wash the dishes?
Who is going to... - Ki a wai te...?

Ki a wai te tahitahi i te mahau?
Who is going to sweep the verandah
Who is going to... - Ki a wai te...?

Ki a wai te horoi i ngā heketua?
Who is going to clean the toilets?
Who is going to... - Ki a wai te...?

Ki a wai te tāuwhiuwhi?
Who's doing the shower?
Who is going to... - Ki a wai te...?

Ki a wai ngā rāpihi?
Who's going to deal with the rubbish?
Who is going to... - Ki a wai te...?

Ki a au te horoi i ngā rīhi.
I'll wash the dishes.
Who is going to... - Ki a wai te...?

Ki a koe te tahitahi i te mahau.
You sweep the verandah.
Who is going to... - Ki a wai te...?

Ki a Tame ngā heketua.
Tame can do the toilets.
Who is going to... - Ki a wai te...?

Ki a wai tēnā mahi?
Who will do that work?
Who is going to... - Ki a wai te...?

Ki a koutou te waiata.
You (3+) will sing the song.
Who is going to... - Ki a wai te...?

Ki a Māmā te kōrero whakamutunga.
Mum will have the final say.
Who is going to... - Ki a wai te...?

Ki a au te horoi i ngā kākahu.
I will wash the clothes.
Who is going to... - Ki a wai te...?

Ki a Pāpā te whāngai i te ngeru.
Dad will feed the cat.
Who is going to... - Ki a wai te...?

Ki a au te tiaki i ngā mokopuna.
I will look after the grandkids.
Who is going to... - Ki a wai te...?

Ki a rātou te tiki i a Hone.
They will fetch Hone.
Who is going to... - Ki a wai te...?

He rite a Rāwiri ki tōna māmā.
Rāwiri is like his mother.
This is just like that - he rite tonu

He rite tonu a Rongomai ki tōna pāpā.
Rongomai is just like her dad.
This is just like that - he rite tonu

He rite au ki a koe.
I am just like you.
This is just like that - he rite tonu

He rite tonu koe ki a au.
You are just like me.
This is just like that - he rite tonu

He rite a Rāwiri ki tōna māmā, he tangata kaha ki te mahi.
Rāwiri is like his mother, a man who is strong in work.
This is just like that - he rite tonu

He rite a Manu ki tōku māmā.
Manu is just like my mother.
This is just like that - he rite tonu

He rite tonu ia ki te hihi o te .
He is just like a ray of sun.
This is just like that - he rite tonu

He rite a Hone ki tōna pāpā.
Hone is just like his father.
This is just like that - he rite tonu

Rite tonu a Pāora ki a Elvis ki te kanikani.
Pāora is just like Elvis at dancing.
This is just like that - he rite tonu

Rite tonu koe ki te poaka ki te kai.
You eat just like a pig.
This is just like that - he rite tonu

Rite tonu ia ki a Tui Teka ki te waiata.
He sings just like Tui Teka.
This is just like that - he rite tonu

Rite tinu a Mia ki tōna kuia.
Mia is just like her mother.
This is just like that - he rite tonu

kōtiro, he rite ki a koe.
Your girl is like you.
This is just like that - he rite tonu

He aha ngā mahi kua oti i a koe i ēnei wiki e rua?
What have you completed this fortnight?
What are you doing? - He aha tāu mahi?

He aha ngā mahi ka oti i a koe ā ngā wiki e rua?
What will you do next fortnight?
What are you doing? - He aha tāu mahi?

He aha te mahi a Tainui i te nei?
What is Tainui doing today?
What are you doing? - He aha tāu mahi?

He aha te mahi a ngā kuia i te marae?
What is the work of the elderly women at the marae?
What are you doing? - He aha tāu mahi?

He aha te mahi a te kurī inanahi nei?
What is the dog doing now?
What are you doing? - He aha tāu mahi?

Inanahi nei he aha te mahi a te ngeru?
What was the cat doing yesterday?
What are you doing? - He aha tāu mahi?

He aha te mahi a Pāpā i te Rātapu?
What does Dad do on Sunday?
What are you doing? - He aha tāu mahi?

He aha te mahi a te pēpi i te nei?
What is the baby doing today?
What are you doing? - He aha tāu mahi?

Tēnā mahia mai he māku.
Please make a cup of tea for me.
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.

Tēnā mahi atu a kōrua mahi whakatika?
Could you two please go and do your chores?
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.

Tēnā mahia mai he kapu māku?
Could you please make me a cup of tea.
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.

Tēnā hoatu tērā ki a Māmā.
Can you please pass that to Mum.
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.

Tēnā mahia mai he kapu māua?
Can you please make us (2) a cup of tea?
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.

Tēnā, hōmai he pene. Kua ngaro tāku.
Give me a pen please. I have lost mine.
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.

Tēnā mahia mai he māku.
Please make a tea for me.
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.

Hei aha te kapu , homai te wai rēmana.
Never mind the cuppa tea, give me a lemon drink.
Never mind the... No worries! - Hei aha te..., Kia ahatia@

Hei aha a Pāora, he hīanga tana mahi.
Never mind Pāora, he's up to mischief.
Never mind the... No worries! - Hei aha te..., Kia ahatia@

Kia ahatia. He rākau noa iho te papa, he māmā te horoi.
Never mind. It's a wooden floor. It's easy to clean.
Never mind the... No worries! - Hei aha te..., Kia ahatia@

Kia ahatia. Ka hoki mai tēnā pōtae ā tōna anō e tika ana.
No worries/it's all good. That hat will return when the times is right.
Never mind the... No worries! - Hei aha te..., Kia ahatia@

Ka pai taku wehe ā te whā i tēnei ahiahi?
Is it okay if I leave at four this afternoon?
Is it OK if... ? - Ka pai taku...?

Ka pai whakamaumahara i a au ina tata atu ki te ?
Could you remind me a little closer to the day?
Is it OK if... ? - Ka pai taku...?

Ka pai anō kati i te keti i muri i a koe?
Could you possibly shut the gate behind you?
Is it OK if... ? - Ka pai taku...?

Ka pai anō hoko waea pūkoro hou māku, e ?
Could you buy me a new cellphone, Mum…?
Is it OK if... ? - Ka pai taku...?

Taihoa e whakarere i te ngeru kia mau i a ia te kiore.
Don't shoo the cat until it has caught the mouse.
Don't... just yet! - Taihoa... e

Taihoa koe e haere ki te wharepaku kātahi anō a Pāpā ka puta i reira.
Don't you go to the toilet, Pāpā has just come out.
Don't... just yet! - Taihoa... e

Āhea a Hera ka kōrero?
When is Hera speaking?
When? (in the future) - Āwhea? Āhea?

E rata ana au ki a ia. He tangata pai.
I like him. He's a good fella.
To like - rata

Kāore te iwi i rata ki ētahi o ngā kupu hou a Te Taura Whiri.
People didn't like some of the new words Te Taura Whiri coined.
To like - rata

Kāore au e rata ki te kai a te ngeru, he haunga.
I don't like cat food, it stinks.
To like - rata

E rata ana a Pāpā ki te mātakitaki pouaka whakaata.
Pāpā likes to watch television.
To like - rata

te roa o te noho, ka mōhio a Kupe ko te wairua katoa o Kura e hiahia ana ki a ia.
From the length of time they stayed, Kupe knew that Kura's entire spirit desired him.
Belonging to the past - nō

tēnei , ka tae mai mai ngā kōtiro a Toto.
At this moment, Toto's daughters arrived.
Belonging to the past - nō

nahea a Tawa i tūtaki ai ki a Rangi?
When did Tawa meet Rangi?
Belonging to the past - nō

tērā atu tau a Aroha i tūtaki ai ki a Niko.
Aroha met Niko the year before last.
Belonging to the past - nō

muri noa mai ka whānau mai ngā tamariki a Hēmi rāua ko Rina.
The children of Hēmi and Rina were born much later.
Belonging to the past - nō

muri tata mai ka whakamōtoro a Tangaroa i a Papa.
Shortly afterwards Papa was seduced by Tangaroa.
Belonging to the past - nō

muri mai ka mate a Ataahua i te aroha.
Afterwards Ataahua fell in love.
Belonging to the past - nō

Nōna tata nei.
Just a little while ago.
Belonging to the past - nō

te , i a rātou ka taurite ki te kūrae o Taumata-apanui, ka peke a Tōrere.
At night, when they were opposite Taumata-apanui, Tōrere jumped [overboard].
Belonging to the past - nō

mua i te piringa ki a Rangi, ka moe a Papa rāua ko Tangaroa.
Before the union with Rangi, Papa was in a relationship with Tangaroa.
Belonging to the past - nō

tētahi kei te purupuru a Māui i te whatitoka!
One night, Maui stopped up the chinks in the door.
Belonging to the past - nō

te ata ka kōrero ki a Toto i ngā mea katoa.
In the morning [he] told Toto everything.
Belonging to the past - nō

te tau 1950 taku kitenga mutunga i a ia.
The last time I saw her was in 1950.
Belonging to the past - nō

te ata, ka kōrero ki a Pāora i ngā mea katoa.
In the morning [he] told Pāora everything.
Belonging to the past - nō

Ehara a Amaru Whanganui.
Amaru is not from Whanganui.
Belonging to a place - nō

Ko tēnei he reta Ingarangi mai.
This is a letter from England.
Belonging to a place - nō

Te Tai Hauāuru a ia, Kawatiri au.
He came from the Westland region, and I came from Westport.
Belonging to a place - nō

Whanganui a Tamāhua.
Tamāhua was from Whananui.
Belonging to a place - nō

Raratonga a ia, Takapuna au.
He is from Raratonga, and I am from Takapuna.
Belonging to a place - nō

Ōtautahi a Hemi.
Hemi is from Christchurch.
Belonging to a place - nō

Ingarangi a Rangi.
Rangi is from England.
Belonging to a place - nō

Ngāti Porou a Mere.
Mere is from Ngāti Porou.
Belonging to a place - nō

te rohe o Te Arawa a Hemi.
Hemi is from the Te Arawa region.
Belonging to a place - nō

Tauranga a Rangi.
Rangi is from Tauranga.
Belonging to a place - nō

hea a Honi?
Where is Honi from?
Belonging to a place - nō

Nāku a Kauri i whakarere iho ake.
I abandoned Kauri.
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic

Ponga te kōhuru i a au.
Ponga is responsible for the treachery against me.
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic

Ponga tēnā, ēhara i a au.
Ponga is the cause, not me.
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic

Nāku i atu ki a koe.
It was me who told you.
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic

Nāku i kōrero ki a ia.
It was me who spoke to him/her.
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic

Aria i āwhina a Pita.
It was Aria who helped Pita.
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic

wai a Papa rāua ko Rangi i whakawehe?
Who separated Papa and Rangi?
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic

He pango māku!
I'll have a black tea!
Unrealised possession - mā, māku

He puihiwhero māku.
I'll have a red bush tea.
Unrealised possession - mā, māku

He kawhe māu e hoa?
Would you like a coffee mate?
Unrealised possession - mā, māku

He hanawiti māku.
I want a sandwhich.
Unrealised possession - mā, māku

He kawhe, he hanawiti, he keke hoki māku.
I want a coffee, a sandwich and cake.
Unrealised possession - mā, māku

Māu te kai e hari atu ki a rātou.
You can take the food to them.
Future agent emphatic - māku

Māku e pānui tētahi kōrero ki a koe.
Shall I read you a story?
Future agent emphatic - māku

Māu e mahi kaputī māna?
Can you make a cup of tea for her?
Future agent emphatic - māku

rātou ā mātou manuhiri e pōwhiri.
They will welcome our guests.
Future agent emphatic - māku

Rangi a Taika e āwhina i te nei.
Rangi will support Taika today.
Future agent emphatic - māku

ā tātou tamariki ā tātou ngeru e whāngai.
Our kids will feed our cats.
Future agent emphatic - māku

Māku tātou hapa e tunu a tēnei .
I will be the one to cook our dinner tonight.
Future agent emphatic - māku

Māu e tubnu tētahi keke ma t`1a t`1atou hui.
You will cook a cake for our meeting.
Future agent emphatic - māku

Māku kapu , Nikau.
I will make a cup of tea, Nikau.
Future agent emphatic - māku

Rewi e tuhituhi he reta ki te Pirimia.
It will be Rewi who will write a letter to the Prime Minister.
Future agent emphatic - māku

Awhinatia tāu tuahine ki te whakakākahu i a ia anō!
Help your sister to get herself dressed!
Commands using the passive - Tāpirihia, Tīkina...

Tīkina he pune.
Get a spoon.
Commands using the passive - Tāpirihia, Tīkina...

Tīkina te maripi.
Get a knife.
Commands using the passive - Tāpirihia, Tīkina...

Whakawāteahia he wāhi ki te kāuta.
Clear a space in the kitchen.
Commands using the passive - Tāpirihia, Tīkina...

Tiakina a Mia!
Look after Mia!
Commands using the passive - Tāpirihia, Tīkina...

Pānuitia te reo Māori ki a koe anō.
Read Māori aloud.
Commands using the passive - Tāpirihia, Tīkina...

Whakahokia mai te motokā ki a au.
Return the car to me.
Commands using the passive - Tāpirihia, Tīkina...

Whakahokia atu to motokā ki a Hēmi.
Return the car to Hēmi.
Commands using the passive - Tāpirihia, Tīkina...

I kau, kāore i paku nekeneke. Ānō nei kua whakakōhatutia.
She just stood there and didn't move a whisker. It was as if she'd been turned to stone.
It was as if - ānō nei

E kaha ana tāna tohutohu i a mātou ānō nei ko ia te kuīni o te kīhini.
She was telling us all what to do like she was the queen of the kitchen.
It was as if - ānō nei

I te kōrero mai ia ānō nei he tamaiti ahau.
He was talking to me as if I was a child.
It was as if - ānō nei

I te kōrero mai a Māmā ānō nei he tamaiti au.
Mum was talking to me as if I was a kid.
It was as if - ānō nei

I te kōrero mai a Pāpā ānō nei he kūare māua.
Dad was talking to us as if we (2) are stupid.
It was as if - ānō nei

I te tohutohu mai taku tamāhine ānō nei he matua ia.
My daughter was bossing me as if she was a parent
It was as if - ānō nei

E whakapakoko ana ia ānō nei kua kōhatutia.
He was standing like a statute as if he had become stone.
It was as if - ānō nei

Kei te hīkoi ia ānō nei he kau.
He is walking like a cow.
It was as if - ānō nei

Kei te oma ia anō nei he hōiho.
She is running like a horse.
It was as if - ānō nei

Kei te hīkoi ia ānō nei he ngeru.
He is walking like a cat.
It was as if - ānō nei

Hoatu koutou. Ko au ā taihoa ake.
You three go. I'll go a bit later.
You go on ahead - hoatu koe

I pēwhea te tākaro whutupaoro a Amaru?
How was Amaru's rugby game?
How is...? - E pēwhea ana, he pēwhea?

Hoatu te hopi ki a ia.
Give him the soap.
Commands without e or the passive - Homai! Whakarongo!

Hoatu he pereti ki a ia.
Give him a plate.
Commands without e or the passive - Homai! Whakarongo!

He rahi rawa tēnei wiri, hōmai he mea iti iho.
This drill is too big, pass me a smaller one.
Commands without e or the passive - Homai! Whakarongo!

Whakaahua mai!
Take a photo of me!
Commands without e or the passive - Homai! Whakarongo!

Hoatu te pukapuka ki a ia.
Pass the book to him.
Commands without e or the passive - Homai! Whakarongo!

Hoatu te rākau ki a Mere.
Give the stick to Mere.
Commands without e or the passive - Homai! Whakarongo!

Hoatu tēnei ki a ia.
Give this to him.
Commands without e or the passive - Homai! Whakarongo!

Homai tētehi naihi.
Pass me a knife.
Commands without e or the passive - Homai! Whakarongo!

Hōmai te rākau ki a au.
Give the stick to me.
Commands without e or the passive - Homai! Whakarongo!

Hoatu ēnā taputapu ki a ia.
Give those tools to him.
Commands without e or the passive - Homai! Whakarongo!

Hoatu te paraoa ki a ia.
Pass the bread to her.
Commands without e or the passive - Homai! Whakarongo!

E oma ki a Koa!
Run to Koa!
Commands without e or the passive - Homai! Whakarongo!

Homai ki a mātou!
Give it to us!
Commands without e or the passive - Homai! Whakarongo!

Homai ki a mātou tōu waka.
Give us your canoe.
Commands without e or the passive - Homai! Whakarongo!

Hoatu te āporo kia a Ari.
Give the apple to Ari.
Commands without e or the passive - Homai! Whakarongo!

Me he manu ahau...
If I were a bird...
If... (using me) - me

Me i kore koe a hāmama, kua kore mātou e mōhio i pēnā koe.
If you hadn't spoken up, we would not have known that you thought that.
If... (using me) - me

Me i konei koe kua kite koe i a ia.
If you had been here, you would have seen him.
If... (using me) - me

Me he manu rere ahau...
If I were a flying bird...
If... (using me) - me

Kei roto i a Ngāti Tahu.
Among Ngāi Tahu.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...

Kei roto a Tame i te kīhini.
Tame is in the kitchen.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...

Kei waenganui a Tūrehu i ana tuākana.
Tūrehu is between her older sisters.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...

Te reka hoki! Hei, titiro ki muri i a koe, ki te taha matau, kei te kīhini taku hoa e mahi ana.
Delicious! Hey, look behind you, to the right, my friend is working in the kitchen.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...

Kei raro iho nei he tauira o te reremahi poto.
Below is an example of a short verbal sentence.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...

Kei roto a Kahurangi rāua ko Hōhepa i rāua whare.
Kahurangi and Hōhepa are inside their house.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...

I runga a Manu rāoua ko Hera i te atamira.
Manu and Hera were on the stage.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...

Kei roto taua kāinga i a Ngāti Porou.
That place is Ngāti Porou territory.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...

Kei raro a Ōamaru i Murihiku.
Oamaru is north of Murihiku.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...

Kei waenga ō tātou manuhiri i a tātou.
Our visitors are among us.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...

Kei tana hoa a Taika.
Taika is with his friend.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...

Kei roto a Nikau rāua ko Ataahua i rāua whare.
Nikau and Ataahua are inside their house.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...

Kei te noho ia, i runga i te tūru, kōrero pukapuka ai.
He's sitting in a chair reading a book.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...

Kei runga mātou whare i tētahi puke.
Our (3/+ exclusive) house is on a hill.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...

Kei waenganui a Tawa i te rākau me te motokā.
Tawa is between the tree and the car.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...

Kei roto a Rangi rāua ko Aroha i rāua whare.
Rangi and Aroha are inside their (2x) house.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...

Kei te haere a Niko rāua ko Ataahua runga i te motukā.
Niko and Ataahua are travelling by car.
Travelling by means of - mā runga

Ka rongo a Pāora, ka hihiri kia hoe atu ia runga i te waka.
Pāora heard, and wanted to paddle there by canoe.
Travelling by means of - mā runga

Ka tae mai a Mere runga aha?
What did Mere travel on (transport)?
Travelling by means of - mā runga

Ka tae mai a Amaru runga motukā.
Amaru travelled by car.
Travelling by means of - mā runga

Kei te haere a Mere runga i te pahikara o Makere.
Mere is going on Mikaere's bike.
Travelling by means of - mā runga

Kaua e mate wheke me mate ururoa.
Don't die like a octopus - die like a shark.
Negative active commands - Don't! - Kaua e..., kāti...

Kaua e whakaahua.
Don't take a photograph.
Negative active commands - Don't! - Kaua e..., kāti...

Kaua e riri mai ki a au.
Don't be angry with me.
Negative active commands - Don't! - Kaua e..., kāti...

Kaua e whakamā. Karawhiua!
Don't be shy. Give it a go!
Negative active commands - Don't! - Kaua e..., kāti...

Kaua e whakarongo ki a ia!
Do not listen to him!
Negative active commands - Don't! - Kaua e..., kāti...

Kaua e kino ki a ia.
Don't be bad to him.
Negative active commands - Don't! - Kaua e..., kāti...

Kaua e oma ki a Honi!
Do not run to Honi!
Negative active commands - Don't! - Kaua e..., kāti...

Kaua e hoatu te māripi ki a Kauri.
=Don't give the knife to Kauri.
Negative active commands - Don't! - Kaua e..., kāti...

Kaua e whakatoi ki a ia.
Don't be cheeky to her.
Negative active commands - Don't! - Kaua e..., kāti...

Kaua e kata ki a māua.
Don't laugh at us.
Negative active commands - Don't! - Kaua e..., kāti...

Kaua e wareware tātou hui ā tēnei Rātapu.
Don't forget our meeting this Sunday.
Negative active commands - Don't! - Kaua e..., kāti...

Ka whakaarotia, kia kaua e whakamatea te patu.
It was decided not to kill him with a club.
Negative active commands - Don't! - Kaua e..., kāti...

Kāti te whakaputa mōhio.
Stop being a know-it-all.
Negative active commands - Don't! - Kaua e..., kāti...

Engari ka whakaarotia kia kaua e whakamatea te patu.
But it was decided that [he] would not be killed with a weapon.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

Kaua a Aria e oma.
Aria shouldn't run.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

Kaua e tuhia he reta roa.
You shouldn't write a long letter.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

Kaua e waiatahia he waiata ngahau.
You should not sing a joyful song.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

Kaua e hoatu ngā ki a Koro.
Do not give the keys to Grandfather.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

Kaua koe e mau pōtae.
You shouldn't wear a hat.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

Kaua a Mere e waiata.
Mere shouldn't sing.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

Kaua a Rangi e ārahina te tira.
Rangi shouldn't lead the group.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

Kaua e hoatu ngā ki a ia.
The keys shouldn't be given to him/her.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

te whai i ēnei tohutohu ka pai te noho a te hau ki roto i te ranunga.
By following these instructions the air will stay in the mixture.
Through (one thing/action), (a second thing) will be achieved. - Mā te... ka...; mā... e... ai

te huruhuru te manu ka rere.
With feathers a bird can fly.
Through (one thing/action), (a second thing) will be achieved. - Mā te... ka...; mā... e... ai

te noho mai ka puta he hua ki a koe.
By staying (you) will benefit.
Through (one thing/action), (a second thing) will be achieved. - Mā te... ka...; mā... e... ai

te wehe moata ka whai tūnga motokā.
By leaving early you'll find a car park.
Through (one thing/action), (a second thing) will be achieved. - Mā te... ka...; mā... e... ai

te whai i a ia ka ngaro koe.
By following him you will get lost.
Through (one thing/action), (a second thing) will be achieved. - Mā te... ka...; mā... e... ai

I tata rāoa taku tama i te rara.
My son nearly choked on a lolly.
Almost/just about - kua/i tata...

Kua tata wehe a Māmā i te hui.
Mum has almost left the meeting.
Almost/just about - kua/i tata...

Me hoko e tātou he koha Māmā, me te tākai anō kia ātaahua.
We should buy Mum a present, and wrap it nicely too.
While at the same time/and in addition - me te... anō

E hīkoikoi ana a Koro me te whiowhio anō.
Koro was walking along whistling as he went.
While at the same time/and in addition - me te... anō

Wehe atu ana a Kawa me te amuamu anō.
Kawa left complaining as she went.
While at the same time/and in addition - me te... anō

Kua hōha noa ia ki ngā harihari kōrero me te amuamu anō a ngā kiritata.
He was annoyed at the gossip and also the complaining from his neighbours.
While at the same time/and in addition - me te... anō

E kōrero ana a Māmā ki te waea me te whātuitui kākahu anō.
Māmā is talking on the phone whilst folding the clothes.
While at the same time/and in addition - me te... anō

Wehe atu ana a Pita me to amuamu anō.
Pita left complaining as he went.
While at the same time/and in addition - me te... anō

E tunu keke ana a Māmā me te whakapai whare anō.
Mum cooked a cake whilst cleaning the house.
While at the same time/and in addition - me te... anō

Me mahi tiakareti wera, me te ruirui anō i ngā maihimero ki runga.
Make a hot chocolate and sprinkle marshmallows on top.
While at the same time/and in addition - me te... anō

Kotahi atu a Moana ki te wharekai me te karanga anō ki ngā mahuhiri.
Moana made a beeline to the kitchen and began to call the visitors.
While at the same time/and in addition - me te... anō

I whakairotia a mua o te whare.
The front of the house was carved.
Passive sentences - tikina...

E mōhiotia whānuitia ana a Te Puea Hērangi e ngā tāngata Māori o te motu.
Te Puea Hērangi is widely known by Māori people from all over the land.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Ka whāngaitioa ringaringatia hoki a Ruataupare e tētahi tohunga.
Ruataupere was also fed by hand by a tohunga.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Ka horoia ngā rīhi e ngā tama ā te nei.
The dishes will be washed by the boys tonight.
Passive sentences - tikina...

I mahia e ia he taonga wheua te rau tāra.
He made a bone pendant worth one hundred dollars.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Kua whakapukapukakangia ā tātou kōrero.
Our talk has been turned into a book.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Kei te kōrerohia a Rangi te pūrākau.
The story is being told by Rangi.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Kua whāngaia te ngeru e a Rangi.
The cat was fed by Rangi.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Ka mea atu ia ki a Mea kia meatia ngā mea katoa ki mea wāhi.
She told so-and-so to put all the things in such-and-such a place.
Passive sentences - tikina...

He marama pai a Hōngongoi kia kokotia ngā rōhi.
July is a good month to prune the roses.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Kotahi te poaka e pūhia ana a te Mane.
One pig will be shot on Monday.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Kua inumia ā tātou waireka.
Our fizzy drinks have all been drunk.
Passive sentences - tikina...

I arohaina a Taika e Nikau.
Taika was loved by Nikau.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Ka whāngaitia ringaringatia hoki a Ruataupare e tētehai tohunga.
Ruataupare was also fed by hand by a tohunga.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Ka āwhinatia a Mia e Hēmi.
Mia was helped by Hēmi.
Passive sentences - tikina...

He tūranga motuhake te reo Māori i waenganui i ngā reo e kōrerotia ana i Aotearoa nei.
Māori has a special position amongst the languages spoken here in Aotearoa.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Kua mahia e Koa he kapu rātou.
Koa has made them a cup of tea.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Ka mutu ngā karakia a Te Aotaki ka werohia e ia a Rangipopo.
Te Aotaki finished his incantations and then he invoked Rangipopo.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Auē, kua rakahia te whare? wai i raka te whare? Ehara i a au.
Oh no! Has the house been locked? Who locked the house? It wasn't me.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Kawea tētehi puka iti ki ngā wāhi kei reira te reo Māori e kōrerohia ana, tuhia ngā kupu me ngā kīanga ka rangona.
Bring a small book with you to the places where the Māori language is spoken, write down the words and phrases that are heard.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Kei te wetekia a Niko e tona hoa.
Niko is being untied by his friend.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Kua inumia ā tātou waireka e ngā pakeke.
Our soft drinks have been drunk by the adults.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Ke tukuna e Wairangi tana taurekareka ki a Pare-whete.
His servant was sent by Wairangi to Para-whete.
Passive sentences - tikina...

I runga i te paruone ka mahia e ia he raina mai i te kēti ki te whare ki tana rākau.
He drew a line in the dirt from the gate to the house with his stick.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Kia kauwhautia atu iana, e ahau, ki a koe.
Let me know recite this to you.
Passive sentences - tikina...

E ai ki a Pukamata.
According to Facebook.
According to... - E ai ki.../E ai ki tā... /Ki tā

E ai ki a Ari.
According to Ari.
According to... - E ai ki.../E ai ki tā... /Ki tā

E ai ki a...
According to... (introduces a quote).
According to... - E ai ki.../E ai ki tā... /Ki tā

E ai ki taku koroua, he whare miraka kau e ana i korā i ngā o mua.
According to my koroua, there was a milking shed over there in the old days.
According to... - E ai ki.../E ai ki tā... /Ki tā

E ai ki a Mira, he pai te rimurimu hei whakamōmona i te whenua.
According to Mira, seaweed is good for enriching the soil.
According to... - E ai ki.../E ai ki tā... /Ki tā

E ai ki a Tariana Turia.
According to Tariana Turia.
According to... - E ai ki.../E ai ki tā... /Ki tā

E tunu parāoa ana a Tame.
Tame's baking bread.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

Kei te hanga taiapa rāua.
They're building a fence.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

Kua tuhi pūrongo rāua rāua haere.
They've written a report about their trip.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

Kei te pīnono ngā rare a Manu.
Manu is lolly-begging.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

Kei te whakamaroke ngā rīhi a Hera.
Hera is dishes-washing.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

E eke pahikara ana a Tawa.
Tawa is bike-riding.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

Kei te whakairi kākahu a Rangi.
Rangi is hanging out washing.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

E pōtarotaro pātītī a Aroha.
Aroha is lawn-mowing.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

E rapu ipo ana a Niko.
Niko is love-seeking.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

Kei te ika a Ataahua.
Ataahua is fishing.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

E whakatō kūmera ana a Pou rāua ko Hema, e tākaro ana he rōpu tamariki i roto i te māra.
Pou and Hema were planting kūmera, and a group of children were playing in the garden.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

Kei te rama tuna mātou ā te nei.
We are going eeling tonight.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

Kei te tope rākau ia.
He is chopping a tree.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

Kei te pānui puka te kuia.
The old lady is reading a book.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

I eke paihikara au.
I rode a bike.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

Kei te ruku pāua a Tame.
Tame is diving for pāua.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

Kei te tuhituhi reta ahau.
I'm writing a letter.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

E tuhituhi reta ana ahau.
I'm writing a letter.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

E kōrero pukapuka ana ia.
She is reading a book.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

Tēnei , e kōrero pukapuka ana ia.
She must be reading a book (to just by what I hear).
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

Tēnā pea, e kōrero pukapuka ana ia.
Perhaps she is reading a book.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

E kōrero pukapuka pea ana ia.
Perhaps she's reading a book.
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

Kei te kuia haere taku waka, engari he waka pai tonu.
My car is growing old, but she's still a good car.
It is becoming... - E... haere ana

Ko Papatūānuku te aorangi tuatoru mai i te . Kei waho atu i a tātou ko Matawhero, ā, kei waho atu i a ia, ko Pareārau. Ā, ko Kōpū, ko Whiro kei roto atu.
The Earth is the third planet from the sun. Farther out from us is Mars, and out from Mars is Jupiter. Further in from us our Venus and Mercury.
Above, underneath, outside of - runga ake, raro iho, waho atu, roto atu

I runga ake te kaitohutohu i a kōrua.
The instructor was higher up than you two.
Above, underneath, outside of - runga ake, raro iho, waho atu, roto atu

Kei te ātaahua a waho.
It is beautiful outside.
Above, underneath, outside of - runga ake, raro iho, waho atu, roto atu

Me kōpaki e tātou ā tātou mea katoa, ka hoki ai ki te kāinga.
We should wrap our things up and then head home.
And then... - ...ka/kātahi... ai...

Ka kuhu a Hine i ana kākahu papai, ka haere ai ki te tūtaki ki tana hoa i te tāone.
Hine put on her good clothes, and then went to meet her friend in town.
And then... - ...ka/kātahi... ai...

Tuhia ō koutou whakaaro, ka tuku mai ai ki a au.
Write down your ideas, and then send (them) to me.
And then... - ...ka/kātahi... ai...

Homai ēnā i te tuatahi, kātahi ka hoatu ai ēnei ki a koe.
Give me those first, then I'll give you these.
And then... - ...ka/kātahi... ai...

Ka taea au te whakaoho e koe ā te whitu karaka?
Are you able to wake me at 7 o'clock?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Kāre e taea a au te haere ki te mahi āpōpō.
I can't go to work tomorrow.
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka tareka e au te kōrero ki a koe?
Can I speak to you?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe te hari i a au ki te tāone?
Are you able to take me to town?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe, mahia atu!
You can do it, give it a go!
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea a Hemi te whakahaere i te hui.
Hemi is able to run the meeting.
I am able... - Ka taea e...

whea e toa te poroheahea i te pōtitanga?
How could a nutter possibly win an election?
A strong or emphatic negative. - Nō hea, nō whea

whea e mutu te whawhai a ngāi tāua, te tangata.
Humankind will never stop fighting.
A strong or emphatic negative. - Nō hea, nō whea

Ka kimihia he puna wai, whea e kitea.
They looked for a spring, but had no luck whatsoever finding one.
A strong or emphatic negative. - Nō hea, nō whea

Ka kimihihia he rūma mōtēra e wātea ana, whea e kitea.
They looked for a vacant motel room, but had no luck whatsoever finding one.
A strong or emphatic negative. - Nō hea, nō whea

Ka roa a Pōrori e tāria ana, me te hōhā haere o ngā mea e tatari ana ki a ia.
Pōrori was waited for a long time, and those waiting for him got fed up.
Be waited for - tāria

Kua roa te pahi nei e tāria ana. Āwhea ka tae mai?
This bus has been waited for for a long time. When will it arrive?
Be waited for - tāria

E tāria atu nei a tuahangata.
The man of the moment is being waited for.
Be waited for - tāria

Kīhai i tāria a ngāi whiore .
The ones lagging behind weren't waited for.
Be waited for - tāria

Kia kamakama e hoa, ko tāu kupu anake te mea e tāria nei.
Can you hurry things up a bit - your opinion is the only one still being waited on.
Be waited for - tāria

I hoko au i tētaho kurī hei mōkai taku tama.
I bought a dog as a pet for my son.
For the purpose of - hei

He aha te pukapuka pai hei pānui ngā tamariki?
What is a good book for the children to read?
For the purpose of - hei

He aha te pukapuka pai hei pānui ngā tamariki hei konei hei āpōpō?
What is a good book for the children to read here tomorrow?
For the purpose of - hei

Rawe hoki te huka me te wai rēmana hei kīnaki.
The sugar and lemon juice are also great as a garnish.
For the purpose of - hei

Tēnā koe e hoa, e pīrangi ana koe ki te haere ki te tāone hei whakanui i ā tāua mahi?
Thanks mate, do you want to go to town to celebrate our work?
For the purpose of - hei

Ka tuhi pikitia au hei koha ki a ia.
I will draw a picture as a present for her.
For the purpose of - hei

Āe, he keke pea hei whakanui i te taenga mai o Pāora.
Yes, perhaps a cake to celebrate the arrival of Pāora.
For the purpose of - hei

I kohikohi ia i te kawakawa hei rongoā te māuiui o tāna tama.
He collected kawakawa as a cure for his son's illness.
For the purpose of - hei

Anei he pukapuka hei āwhina i a koe.
Here's a book to help you.
For the purpose of - hei

Ka tunu keke ia hei whakanui i tōku huritau.
She will bake a cake in order to celebrate my birthday.
For the purpose of - hei

Kei te tiki ia i tētahi rākau hei tokotoko māku.
He is getting me a branch as a walking stick for me.
For the purpose of - hei

Kainga i waho, ke whakaritea he tohunga hei whāngai -whakairi-ora.
They ate out of doors, and a tohunga was appointed to feed Tū-whakairi-ora.
For the purpose of - hei

I ēnei , kua waiho taua wāhi hei urupā ngā tūpāpaku.
Now that place remains as a burial place for the dead.
For the purpose of - hei

I haere mātou ki Te Whanaganui a Tara kia mātakitaki ngā tamariki i te kēmu.
We went to Wellington so that the children can watch the game.
So that something can happen for someone else - kia

Kia moata te haere ki te moe a tēnei , kia mauria ai kōrua ki te ngahere a te ata.
Go to bed early tonight, so that you can be taken to the forest in the morning.
So that something can happen for someone else - kia

E hoki ki tōu maunga kia pūrea ai koe e ngā hau a Tāwhirimātea.
Return to your mountain so that you may be refreshed by the winds of Tāwhirimātea.
So that something can happen for someone else - kia

Ka haere ahau, engari kāhore a Amaru i haere mai.
I went, but Amaru didn't.
Conjunctions - but - engari

I oti i a au, engari kua mamae taku ringa i te tuhituhi.
I completed it but my hand is sore from all the writing.
Conjunctions - but - engari

He waka tōna, engari kua pakaru tōna waka.
He has a car, but his car is broken.
Conjunctions - but - engari

He makariri, engari he rawe te hararei.
It was cold, but it was a great holiday.
Conjunctions - but - engari

I tērā tai i te kāinga ngā tamariki a ako ana, engari kei te kura rātou i tēnei .
Last year the children were learning at home, but they are at the school now.
Conjunctions - but - engari

I noho mātou whakaronga ai ki a ia.
We stayed to listen to her.
The reason for an action - ...ai.

Me haere tātau ki te marae hui ai.
Let's go to the marae in order to have a meeting.
The reason for an action - ...ai.

I nahea a Honi i tae mai ai?
When did Honi arrive?
Direction - ...ai

I nanahi a Kauri i tae mai ai.
Kauri arrived yesterday.
Direction - ...ai

Āhea a Aria haere mai ai?
When are Aria and the others coming?
Direction - ...ai

Ā te whā o Ōketopa a Pita haere mai ai.
Pita and the others are coming on the 4th of October.
Direction - ...ai

Me muku koe i ngā pātū, i te peihana, ka mutu me āta mukumuku anō i te heketua.
You need to wipe the walls and the basin, plus you need to carefully wipe the toilet. And moreover, don't forget there's a separate cloth for the loo.
...and also, moreover - ...ka mutu

He wahine pai a Ani. He kakama, he pukumahi, ka mutu he ngākau māhaki.
Ani is a good woman. She's clever, hardworking, and also/moreover she is gentle-hearted.
...and also, moreover - ...ka mutu

I te āhua whakamā au. Kāore au i hari kai atu, i te mea kāore au i tino mōhio ka roa te hui. Ka mutu, ko āku tamariki ngā mea tino kaha ki te kai.
I was a bit embarrassed. I didn't take a plate, because I didn't know it was going to be a long hui. And worse still, it was my kids who polished off most of the food.
...and also, moreover - ...ka mutu

Kāore anō a Rangi kia hīkoi ki te kura.
Rangi has not yet walked to school.
Negations of kua (I haven't yet...) - Kāore ano... kia...

Kāore anō a Taika kia kai.
Taika and the others have not yet eaten.
Negations of kua (I haven't yet...) - Kāore ano... kia...

Kāore anō a Nikau kia haere ki te kura.
Nikau hasn't gone to school yet.
Negations of kua (I haven't yet...) - Kāore ano... kia...

Kāore anō a Mia kia kōrero ki a au.
Mia hasn't spoken to me yet.
Negations of kua (I haven't yet...) - Kāore ano... kia...

Kāore anō a Hēmi kia hiakai.
Hēmi is not hungry yet.
Negations of kua (I haven't yet...) - Kāore ano... kia...

Kāore anō a Hemi kia tae mai.
Hemi has not arrived yet.
Negations of kua (I haven't yet...) - Kāore ano... kia...

Kāore anō a Rangi kia mārama i te kaupapa.
Rangi has not understood the topic yet.
Negations of kua (I haven't yet...) - Kāore ano... kia...

Kāore anō a Mere kia tiki i te kai.
Mere has not fetched the food yet.
Negations of kua (I haven't yet...) - Kāore ano... kia...

Kāore anō au kia kite i a koe.
I have not seen you yet.
Negations of kua (I haven't yet...) - Kāore ano... kia...

Kāore anō a Hine kia hei kaiārahi.
Hine has not stood as a leader yet.
Negations of kua (I haven't yet...) - Kāore ano... kia...

Horekau mātou e hiahia kia he whare petipeti ki konei.
We categorically don't want a casino to be built here.
there wasn't any... absolutely no... - Kāore kau...

Kāore koe i te paku aroha ki a ia? Kore kau.
Don't you feel just a little bit sorry for him? Nope!
there wasn't any... absolutely no... - Kāore kau...

I a Kuikui e tamariki ana, kāore kau he hiko.
When Gran was young, there wasn't any electricity.
When I was young - I a e tamariki ana

I a mātou e tamariki ana, e rua noa ngā hongere i te pouaka whakaata.
When we were young, there were only two television channels.
When I was young - I a e tamariki ana

I a au e taiohi ana, i tukua aku makawe kia tupu. I āhua roa tonu.
When I was a teenager, I let my hair grow. It got quite long.
When I was young - I a e tamariki ana

I a au e hapū ana, i manako au ki ētahi kai tino rerekē nei.
When I was pregnant, I had some weird cravings.
When I was young - I a e tamariki ana

He rawe te kaitono tuatahi. He pai tōna āhua. Heoi anō, he pai ake te reo Māori o te kaitono tuarua.
The first applicant was great. He had a really nice way about him. On the other hand, the second applicant had better Māori language skills.
Conjunctions - on the other hand, however - heoi anō

He ruarua noa ngā ika i mau i a au i tēnei ata. Heoi anō, he pai ake te iti i te kore.
I only caught a few fish this morning. Still, a few is better than none.
Conjunctions - on the other hand, however - heoi anō

Mehemea ko au, e kore au e whakaae. Heoi anō, ko koe te rangatira, ehara i a au.
If it were me, I wouldn't agree to it. Still / However, you're the boss, not me.
Conjunctions - on the other hand, however - heoi anō

Ka utaina te whakaahua ki a Pukamata, mea ake kua kitea e te mātinitini.
The photo was posted on Facebook, and suddenly all and sundry had seen it.
All of a sudden - Mea ake

E ai ki ngā rongo kua taumaha a ia, mea ake ka hemo.
They say he's very ill, and it won't be long at all before he dies.
All of a sudden - Mea ake

Kāore au i kite i te wai i te papa. Haere atu ana au, mea ake kei raro e putu ana.
I didn't see the water on the floor. I was walking along, all of a sudden I'm in a heap on the floor.
All of a sudden - Mea ake

Ki te kore tātou e maimoa i aua tini a Tāne, mea ake ka ngaro.
If we don't actively look after those children of Tāne, they'll become extinct in no time at all.
All of a sudden - Mea ake

Ka pakopako, ka mutu, ka pakopako, ka mutu. Pēnei tonu tētehi roa.
It would knock, and then stop, knock and stop. It carried on like this for quite a while.
It carried on like this... - Pēnei tonu...

Ka atu he kaikōrero i tēnei taha, ka noho, ka mai he kaikōrero i tērā taha, ka noho. Ka pēnei tonu te haere o ngā kōrero, heoi anō, te iwi kāinga e whakakapi.
A speaker stands on this side, then sits, a speaker on the other side stands, then sits. The speeches carry on in this fashion. However, the homeside closes.
It carried on like this... - Pēnei tonu...

Ka tau ngā karoro, ka oma atu te kurī, ka rere. Ka tau anō, ka oma anō te kurī ki te hopū, ka taki rere anō ngā manu. Pēnei tonu ā pau noa te hau o te kurī.
The seagulls would land and the dog take off after them, whereupon they'd take flight. Then they'd land again, the dog would run off again to try to catch them, and they'd all take to the air again. It carried on like this until the dog finally ran out of puff.
It carried on like this... - Pēnei tonu...

Ka tata tatū te take, kātahi ka puta ake he māharahara anō. I pēnei tonu te āhua ā noa.
The matter would just about be resolved, then someone would raise another concern. It carried on like this into the night.
It carried on like this... - Pēnei tonu...

Homai ana e Mahuika he ahi, whakawetohia ana e Māui. Pēneitia tonutia ā pau noa ngā maikuku katoa, atu i tētehi mea kotahi.
Mahuika gave him fire, Māui doused it. This carried on until all of her fingernails were used up except one.
It carried on like this... - Pēnei tonu...

Tērā pea ka puta he kōrero te māra.
Perhaps a discussion about the garden will emerge.
Perhaps - Tērā pea

Tērā pea kua haere a Koa.
Koa might have left already.
Perhaps - Tērā pea

Tērā pea he Hāmoa tana hoa. Ki a au nei he Hāmoa te āhua.
Maybe her mate's Samoan. He looks Samoan to me.
Perhaps - Tērā pea

Ka tōmuri a Ria, ki mōhio? Tērā tonu pea. E rongonui ana tōna tōmuri.
Do you think Ria might get here late? Quite possibly. Her tardiness is well-known.
Perhaps - Tērā pea

He mea hoko pea te keke nei. Tērā tonu pea. Ehara ia i te tangata tunu keke, ki taku mōhio.
I think this cake might have been bought. Probably. As far as I know he's not a cake-maker.
Perhaps - Tērā pea

Tērā tonu pea Rangi te papawīra . I mea mai ia he papawīra hou tāna.
That skateboard might well belong to Rangi. He said he had a new skateboard.
Perhaps - Tērā pea

Mehemea konei koe, e āhei ana koe te tono karahipi i te Poari.
If you're from here, you can or are eligible to apply for a scholarship from the Board.
Allowed to do something - āhei

Ko wai ka āhei ki te utu i tērā moni nui te whare?
Who is able to afford to pay that much for a house?
Allowed to do something - āhei

Ka āhei ahau te kōrero ki a ia.
I am allowed to talk to him/her.
Allowed to do something - āhei

Ka āhei a Hine te noho i konei.
Hine is allowed to stay here.
Allowed to do something - āhei

Ahakoa e mahana ana ināianei, me kawe tonu he koti, kei makariri.
Although it's warm at the moment, you should still take a coat, in case it turns cold.
Conjunctions - although - ahakoa

He tino kaha a Koa, ahakoa kua koroua.
Koa's as strong as an ox, even though he's become old.
Conjunctions - although - ahakoa

He āhua matatau tonu ia ki te reo Māori, ahakoa tāwāhi a ia.
She's a pretty fluent speaker of Māori even though she's from overseas.
Conjunctions - although - ahakoa

He tangata pai tonu ia ki a au, ahakoa āna mahi i ētahi .
I think he's an okay guy, in spite of the fact that he stuffs up sometimes.
Conjunctions - although - ahakoa

Ākuanei kōrua i a au! Whakamutua tēnā mahi.
You had better stop that right now or you'll be in big trouble.
You’d better watch it! - Ākuanei!

Ākuanei koutou i a au! Taki puta!
You kids had better cut that out right now. Outside – the lot of you!
You’d better watch it! - Ākuanei!

Ākuanei te waha horihori i a au.
That lying so'n'so had better watch it.
You’d better watch it! - Ākuanei!

Ākuanei waea i a au. Taihoa ka porowhiua e au.
Your phone is gonna get it in a minute. I'm gonna throw it away.
You’d better watch it! - Ākuanei!

Ākuanei waha whakatoi i a au.
You'd better watch it - I've had enough cheek from you.
You’d better watch it! - Ākuanei!

Kei te tino pukuriri a Mere.
Mere is very grumpy.
When - Kia

Kei te mamae taringa?
Have you got a sore ear?
When - Kia

Kia tae atu tātou ki te Whanganui a Tara, ke hīkoi ki te taha o te moana.
When we get to Wellington, we will work on the side of the ocean.
When - Kia

Kia oti i a koe tēnei mahi a te e hoki mai ana ahau.
This job should be finished by you at the time when I return.
When - Kia

Kia pakeke au, ka hoko whare nui au, mōku.
When I grow up, I'll buy a big house for myself.
When - Kia

Kia whiwhi te tamaiti tāne ki te moni, ka hoko mai ia i te koha te kōtiro.
When they boy got the money, he bought a present for the girl.
When - Kia

Kei te tino hiakai a Rangi.
Rangi is very hungry.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te tino matekai a Rangi.
Rangi is very starving.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te harikoa a Hine.
Hine is happy.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te matekai a Pita.
Pita is hungry.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te tino pukuriri a Rangi.
Rangi is very grumpy.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te tino makariri a Rangi.
Rangi is very cold.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te tino hiakai a Mere.
Mere is very hungry.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te tino ngenge a Mere.
Mere is very tired.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te tino whakatā a Mere.
Mere is very relaxed.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te tino riri a Mere.
Mere is very angry.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te tino pai a Hēmi.
Hēmi is very good.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te tino māharahara a Hēmi.
Hēmi is very anxious.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te tino āwangawanga a Hēmi.
Hēmi is very worried.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te tino riri a Hēmi.
Hēmi is very angry.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te āhua hiakai a Rangi.
Rangi is somewhat hungry.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te hanga a Ari i te whare.
Ari is building the house.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te āhua āwangawanga a Rangi.
Rangi is somewhat worried.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te āhua māngere a Rangi.
Rangi is somewhat lazy.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te āhua wera a Rangi.
Rangi is somewhat hot.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te āhua matekai a Mere.
Mere is somewhat starving.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te āhua hiamoe a Mere.
Mere is somewhat sleepy.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te āhua mokemoke a Mere.
Mere is somewhat lonely.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te āhua pukuriri a Mere.
Mere is somewhat grumpy.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te āhua mokemoke a Hēmi.
Hēmi is somewhat lonely.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te āhua māuiui a Hēmi.
Hēmi is somewhat sick.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te āhua māharahara a Hēmi.
Hēmi is somewhat anxious.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te āhua wera a Hēmi.
Hēmi is somewhat hot.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei Heretaunga a Tame.
Tame is in Hastings.
Locatives (at the moment, something is somewhere) - kei te

Kei a Manu te waka.
Manu has the car.
Locatives (at the moment, something is somewhere) - kei te

Kei a wai āku kihi?
Who's got my keys?
Locatives (at the moment, something is somewhere) - kei te

Kei te māra a Māmā.
Mum's in the garden.
Locatives (at the moment, something is somewhere) - kei te

Kei te kura a Mere.
Mere is at school.
Locatives (at the moment, something is somewhere) - kei te

Kei te aha a Aroha?
What is Aroha doing?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kei te aha koe ā tēnei ?
What are you doing tonight?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kei te aha koe ā te Paraire?
What are you doing on Friday?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kei te aha koe ā tērā wiki?
What are you doing next week?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kei te aha a Jacob?
What is Jacob doing?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kei te aha a Kaia?
What is Kaia doing?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kei te aha a Hera?
What is Hera doing?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kei te aha a Tawa ki te keke tiakarete?
What is Tawa doing with the chocolate cake?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kei te aha a Rangi i nāianei?
What is Rangi doing now?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kei te aha koe ā te o te Mane?
What are you doing on Monday night?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kei te aha koe ā te Rāhoroi?
What are you doing on Saturday?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kāore a Hine i te harikoa.
Hine is not happy.
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Kāore a Pita i te matekai.
Pita is not hungry.
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Kāore a Aroha i te hīkoi ki te kura.
Aroha isn't walking to school.
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Kāore a Niko i te haere mai.
Niko is not coming.
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Kāore a Ataahua i te haere mai?
Isn't Ataahua coming?
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Kāore a Pāora i te .
Pāora is not standing.
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Kāore a Hōne i te kai i te āporo.
Hōne is not eating the apple.
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Kāore a Rangi i te mahi i te whare.
Rangi is not working at home.
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Kāore a Pita i te tākaro i te papa tākaro.
Pita is not playing at the playground.
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Kāore au i te kōrero ki a koe.
I am not talking to you.
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Kāore au i te pai ki tēnei pāhotanga. Whakawhiti ki tētahi atu.
I don't like this programme. Change over to a different one.
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Kāore a Rua i te pānui i te pukapuka.
Rua isn't reading the book.
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

I a Hōne ngā inapō.
Hōne had the keys last night.
Locatives - past (something was somewhere) - i te

I raro i te rākau a Rangi.
Rangi was under the tree.
Locatives - past (something was somewhere) - i te

I te waka , he tāne kau.
In the canoe, there was just a man (or: "there were just men").
Locatives - past (something was somewhere) - i te

I roto i te wharepaku a Hine.
Hine was in the bathroom.
Locatives - past (something was somewhere) - i te

I a rāua te waka i te ata nei.
They had it this morning.
Locatives - past (something was somewhere) - i te

I a ia āku pukapuka?
Did he have my books?
Locatives - past (something was somewhere) - i te

I a wai?
Who had it?
Locatives - past (something was somewhere) - i te

I a wai ngā paraikete?
Who had the blankets?
Locatives - past (something was somewhere) - i te

I te marae, he aha te mahi a ngā koroua?
At the marae, what is the work of the elders?
Locatives - past (something was somewhere) - i te

I te ata o te Rāhoroi ka haere mātou ko taku whānau ki Taranaki ki te whakatā.
On Saturday morning my family and I went to Taranaki for a holiday.
Past - specifying a particular time - i te

I te mutunga o te hui, ka he konohete.
At the end of the hui, a concert was held.
Past - specifying a particular time - i te

I te mutunga o te wānanga ka ngana a Manu ki te whakawehe i ōna mātua.
At the conclusion of the wānanga Manu attempted to separate his parents.
Past - specifying a particular time - i te

I te tau 1996, ka tuhi ahau i tētahi pukapuka.
In 1996, I wrote a book.
Past - specifying a particular time - i te

I te Kirihimete, e tākaro ana ngā tamariki ki ā rātou takoha.
At Christmas, the children were playing with their gifts.
Past - specifying a particular time - i te

I te ata i hīkoi au.
In the morning I walked/went for a walk.
Past - specifying a particular time - i te

Kāore a Amaru i hīkoi ki te kura.
Amaru didn't walk to school.
Negations of the past tense - Kāore... i...

Kāore ngā kōtiro i whakaaro he hangarau, engari i kata he tama.
None of the girls thought it was funny, but a boy laughed.
Negations of the past tense - Kāore... i...

Kāore au i hōhā i a koe.
I wasn't upset with you.
Negations of the past tense - Kāore... i...

Kāore a Hemi i haere ki te whare pikitia.
Hemi did not go to the cinema.
Negations of the past tense - Kāore... i...

Kāore a Rangi i hoko i te waka.
Rangi did not buy the car.
Negations of the past tense - Kāore... i...

Kua mutu te tangi a te pēpi.
The baby's crying has finished.
Statives - mate, ngaro, mau...

Ka mahue a Puhihuia i te taha o te tangata i a ia te patu pounamu.
Puhihuia was left beside the man who had the greenstone weapon.
Statives - mate, ngaro, mau...

Kāore i mau i a ia te poro.
He didn't catch the ball.
Negating statives - kāore i... i ahau...

Kāore ngā kai i pau i a mātou.
The food was not consumed by us.
Negating statives - kāore i... i ahau...

Kua wareware i a au ingoa.
Your name has been forgotten by me.
Negating statives - kāore i... i ahau...

Kāore te moni i riro i a Rangi.
The money was not taken by Rangi.
Negating statives - kāore i... i ahau...

Kāore a Honi i pōuri.
Honi was not unhappy.
Negating statives - kāore i... i ahau...

E kore e oti i a rātou taua whare i te ahiahi nei.
They will not finish that house this afternoon.
Negating statives - kāore i... i ahau...

Ka whakarongo puku a Ponga.
Pongo listened in silence.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka pōwhiri ia i a Pongo.
She beckoned to Pongo.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka puta mai te mate moe ki a Te Tahi.
Te Tahi became sleeopy.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka tītaha a Matariki ki te uru.
The Pleiades had descended to the west from its highest point.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka whakatika te kōtiro , ka mua ki te kīaka.
The girl got up and took a calabash.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka riro i te hai hāte a Paki.
It was taken by Paki's ace of hearts.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka mau ana te ururoa ka kaha whawhai ia kia ora ake anō.
Whenever a shark was caught it put up a terrific fight to survive and personifies the epitome of striving.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka karanga ki tana rōpā ki te wai ki a ia.
He called to his slave to get water for him.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka rongo tētahi tangata i ngā kōrero a taua tangata nei.
A man heard what this man here said.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka nui taku hiahia kia kite i a koe!
I greatly desire to see you.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka titiro a Kauri ki te parani i runga i te pounamu.
Kauri looked at the brand on the bottle.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka pangaa atu to pāoro e Tawa ki a Ari.
Tawa passes the ball to Ari.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka haere ki Zealandia te kawhe.
I went to Zealandia for a coffee.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka haere a Mere.
Mary goes.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka haere a Te Kooti.
Te Kooti goes.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka nui taku aroha ki a koe.
My love for you knows no bounds.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka kiriweti ia ki ngā mahi whakapātaritari a tōna tungāne.
She gets annoyed with the teasing antics of her brother.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka kite a Aria i te kōrua.
Aria saw the crayfish.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka tātua i a rātou te haere.
They girded themselves for the journey.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka rongo ahau i tētahi waiata pai i tēnei .
I heard a nice song today.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka whakawhanaunga koe ki a ia?
Do you relate to him?
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka rongo a Pita i te whakapū ahi.
Pita heard the fire siren.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka a ia, ka karanga mai i waho i te whare.
He stood and called from outside the house.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka whakatika te ope tamariki nei, ka tātou i a rātou te haere.
The group of young people got ready and girded themselves for the journey.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka kite a i te mamaha e puta ake ana i mua o te tereina.
Tū saw the steam rising from the front of the train.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka mātihe a Rangi.
Rangi sneezed.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka hoki te kōrero ki a Hotu i ruku i te punga o rāua waka.
The story returns to Hotu who had dived for the anchor of their canoe.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka piki puku atu hoki a Ponga i muri i a ia.
Ponga also climbed up silently behind her.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka noho ia i tētahi rākau e noho he tāngata i raro.
[He] came to rest in a tree under which some people sat.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka tae te ope ki ā rātou mea i mahia mai i Āwhitu.
The group took their things which had been made in Āwhitu.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka kite o reira taitamariki rangatira i taua kōtiro nei, i a Puhihuia,.
The young chiefs from there was this girl, Puhihuia.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka roa, ka haere atu ia.
After a while, he left.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka mai te tumuaki ki te mihi ki a rātou.
The headmaster stood up to greet them.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka kite au i a ia, ka aroha atu.
When I saw her I was moved.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka takaia, ka kawea, ka whakairia ki runga ki te kauere.
They wrapped him up and took him and suspended him in a puriri tree.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka mea atu a Kupe ki a Hotu,
Kupe said to Hotu, "We must return".
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka mea atu a Kupe ki a Hotu...
Kupe said to Hotu...
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka mai tētahi wahine anō me te mere pounamu i te ringa.
Another woman stood and came forward with a greenstone mere in her hand.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka tūpeke a ia i reira.
He jumped into the air there.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka puta a Pihihuia me te wai.
Puhihuia appeared with the water.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka hapū anō hoki ia i muri iho i a Kōpako.
She conceived again after Kōpako.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka kite mai a Rangi-uru-hinga, he taniwha tēnei kei Moana-ariki e noho ana, i te kino o te mahi a Kupe ki a Hotu.
Rangi-uru-hinga, who was a taniwha living in Moana-ariki, saw the wickedness of Kupu's treatment of Hotu.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Kāore a Pāpā e whāngai i tēnei ngeru.
Dad will not feed this cat.
Negations of the future (I will not go) - Kāore... e...

Kāore a Pita e tuhituhi i te reta tōna hoa.
Pita will not write the letter for his friend.
Negations of the future (I will not go) - Kāore... e...

Kāore te waka rererangi e rere ki Tāmaki Makaurau ā te ahiahi.
The plane will not fly to Auckland in the afternoon.
Negations of the future (I will not go) - Kāore... e...

Kāore a Hine e whakatika i te whare ā te ata.
Hine will not clean the house in the morning.
Negations of the future (I will not go) - Kāore... e...

Kāore a Rewi e kōrero ki te kaiako hei te Rātū.
Rewi will not speak to the teacher on Tuesday.
Negations of the future (I will not go) - Kāore... e...

Kāore a Mere e tunu i te kai te whānau ā te .
Mere will not cook dinner for the family tonight.
Negations of the future (I will not go) - Kāore... e...

He tangata atawhai ia.
He is a kind person.
Categorizing sentences - he

He tamaiti kaha ia.
He is a strong child.
Categorizing sentences - he

He tangata pakari a Rangi.
Rangi is a mature person.
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He hoa pai koe.
You are a good friend.
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He kaiako ahau.
I am a teacher.
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He tangata mohio koe.
You are a knowledgeable person.
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He wahine atamai ia.
She is a clever woman.
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He āwhina koe.
You are a helper.
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He kaikōrero te kaiako.
The teacher is a speaker.
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He māngai te ākonga.
The student is a representative.
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He kaihanga te tāne.
The man is a builder.
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He kaiako nui a Mere.
Mere is an important teacher.
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He rangatira tōku pāpā.
My father is a leader.
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He wahine tino mōhio a Rongomai ki te hoahoa i te takoto o te whenua.
Rongomai is a woman very knowledgeable in designing the layout of the land.
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He waiata pai tērā.
That's a nice song.
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He tangata pukumahi ia, nērā?
She's a hardworker, eh?
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He tāone pai rawa a Raumati.
Raumati is the best town.
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He pākete kei roto i te horoimanga.
There's a bucket in the laundry.
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He poti a Pihikete.
Pihikete is a cat.
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He tāne a Tai.
Tai is a man.
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He pukapuka tērā.
That is a book (over there).
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He hāte pai tēnā.
That's a nice shirt.
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He mātua pai a Pāora rāua ko Aroha.
Pāora and Aroha are good parents.
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He tino makariri tēnei.
This is a very cold night.
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He poi ā Aria.
Aria has poi.
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He tāne ranginamu ia.
He is a handsome man.
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He nēhi ia.
She is a nurse.
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He tāne tangi ranginamu.
He is a handsome man.
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He ākonga ahau.
I am a student.
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He kaikōrero koe.
You are a speaker.
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Kei te heke iho a Taika ki raro.
Taika is heading down to the bottom.
Using 'ki' to indicate direction towards something - ki

Ngā mihi manahau ki a kōrua.
Delighted greetings to you both.
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Nei te mihi ki a kōrua.
Here indeed is my acknowledgement to you both.
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Kua haere koe ki te toro atu i a Kauri?
Have you been to visit Kauri?
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Ka rere atu tāna tama ki a Hēmi.
Hēmi's son rushed off to him.
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Ka nui te mihi ki a tātou.
Greetings to us all.
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I homai te koroua i te moni ki a māua.
The old man gave the money to us (two, but not to you the listener).
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Kei te haere a Raureka ki te kura.
Raureka is going to school.
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Kua haere mai a Nikau i Te Waipounamu.
Nikau has come from the South Island.
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I te oma atu te hōiho i a Mia.
The horse was running away from Mia.
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Ka haria ki tētahi tohunga te pounamu e tāhaetia i te whare nui.
The greenstone which was stolen from the meeting house was taken to a tohunga.
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Kua tīkina ngā tamariki i te kura, ka rite te whānau ki te haere ki tātahi, hararei ai.
The kids have been fetched from school, the family is ready to go to the beach for a holiday.
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Kei te heke iho a Hēmi i te rākau.
Hēmi is descending down from the tree.
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Kāore a Koa e hīkoi ana ki te kura.
Koa isn't walking to school.
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Kāore a Hemi e kōrero ana ki te kaiako.
Hemi is not talking to the teacher.
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Kāore a Mere e tunu ana i te kai.
Mere is not cooking the food.
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He tangata aroha nui a Hone ki tana mokopuna a Riripeti.
Hone is a man who greatly loves his granddaughter Riripeti.

Ka nui taku aroha ki tōku whānau.
I have a lot of love for my family.

He kōtiro aroha nui ki tōna kuikui.
She is a girl who loves her grandmother very much.

Ka aroha au ki a koe.
I love you.

He whānau pai Mia, he nui rātou aroha ki a rātou anō.
Mia has a good family. They love each other very much.

Ka aroha mai ngā manu ki a ia.
The birds take pity on him.

Ngā mihi me te aroha ki a koe.
Best wishes and love to you.

Tōna tikanga, me