On-line Te Reo Māori Dictionary

Kei te whakarongo koutou.
You are listening.
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te

E pēhea ana koutou?
How are you all now?
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

I haere koutou ki te aha?
What did you go for?
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I te whakarongo koutou?
Were you listening?
Simple sentences: past tense - i te

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

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

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

Me haere koutou ko Tawa ko Amaru ki te tāone.
You and Tawa and Amaru should go to town.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me noho koutou ki Te Wānanga o Raukawa.
You (3+ including listener) should stay at the Wānanga.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Kia tūpato, kei toromi koutou.
Be careful, lest you drown.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Pēnei au kua haere kē koutou.
I thought you had already gone.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

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

He aha tā koutou mahi i te marae i te Rāhoroi?
What were you guys doing at the marae on Saturday?
What are you doing? - He aha tāu mahi?

Taihoa koutou e kai me whāngai te manuhiri i te tuatahi.
Don't eat yet, feed the visitors first.
Don't... just yet! - Taihoa... e

Āhea koutou hoki atu ai ki tō koutou kāinga?
When are you returning to your home?
When? (in the future) - Āwhea? Āhea?

Nā koutou i para i te ara.
You paved the way.
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic

Mā mātou koutou e manaaki.
We (3+ exclusive) will take care of you.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Mā koutou ngā pānui e tono atu ki ngā kaimahi.
You (3/+) will send the notices out to the workers.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Mā koutou.
You [3+] will.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Hoatu koutou ki mua, kei te pai au i konei.
You guys go up the front, I'm fine here.
You go on ahead - hoatu koe

Hoatu koutou, māku ngā rīhi.
You fella's go, I'll do the dishes.
You go on ahead - hoatu koe

Hoatu koutou, mā Pāpā ahau e tiki.
You lot go, Dad will pick me up.
You go on ahead - hoatu koe

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

Hoatu koutou ki te whare kai, kāore au i te haere.
You guys go on ahead to the dining room, I'm not going.
You go on ahead - hoatu koe

Hoatu koutou ki te wharekai. Kāore au e roa.
You guys go on ahead into the dining room. I won't be long.
You go on ahead - hoatu koe

Me i tae wawe mai koutou, kua whaiwāhi mai koutou ki te kōrero.
If you had arrived in time, you could have participated in the discussion.
If... (using me) - me

I haere koutou mā runga aha?
How did you come?
Travelling by means of - mā runga

Kaua koutou e haere takirua.
You should not go in pairs.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

Kaua koutou e kawe moni ki te kura.
You shouldn't take money to school.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

I rukua he pāua, me te kohi anō i ētehi mā koutou ko tō whānau.
I went diving for pāua, and got some for your family too.
While at the same time/and in addition - me te... anō

Me horoi koutou i ngā rīhi me te whakairi anō i ngā kākahu.
You guys should wash the dishes and hang out the clothes too.
While at the same time/and in addition - me te... anō

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...

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!

Kei te harikoa koutou?
Are you all happy?
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te harikoa ahau i te mea kei konei koutou.
I am happy because you are all here.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kāore koutou i te harikoa?
Are you not happy?
Negations of the past and present tense (I was not working, I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Tōna tikanga, me hōmai ngā tuhinga roa āpōpō, engari, taku aroha ki a koutou, e pai ana kia hōmai ā tērā wiki.
Strictly speaking, you should hand in your essays tomorrow, but out of the kindness of my heart, I'll let you do it next week.

Kei konei koutou nō reira kei te pukuriri ahau.
You are here, therefore I am angry.
Therefore - nā reira, nō reira

Nō reira tēnā koutou!
Therefore, greetings to you all!
Therefore - nā reira, nō reira

Ngā mihi ki a koutou mo ā koutou toa ki te hī ika!
Compliments to you on your fishing skills!
Possessives - 'a' class - ā, tāku...

Whakapuakina ā koutou pukepuka, tamariki nā!
Open your books, children!
Possessives - 'a' class - ā, tāku...

He pātai tā koutou?
Do you have a question?
Possessives - 'a' class - ā, tāku...

He aha ngā whainga o tō koutou rōpū?
What are the objectives of your organisation?
Possessives - 'o' class - ō, tōku...

No Tūranga-nui-a-Kiwa ā koutou irāmutu.
Your nieces are from Gisborne.
Possessives - 'o' class - ō, tōku...

Kei hea ō koutou kamapūtu, tamariki mā?
Where are your gumboots, children?
Possessives - 'o' class - ō, tōku...

Kāore ā koutou āporo.
You don’t have any apples.
I have no... - Kāore aku...

He mōkai ā koutou?
Do you (all) have any pets?
Do you have any...? - He... ?

He āporo ā koutou.
You all have apples.
Do you have any...? - He... ?

He pātai ā koutou?
Do you have any questions?
Do you have any...? - He... ?

He kākahu ō koutou.
You have clothes.
Do you have any...? - He... ?

Tēnā koutou.
Hello all.
That (near you) - tēnā, te... nā

Koutou ko tōu whanau.
You and your family.
Talking about more than one person - ...rāua ko..., rātou ko...

Tēnā koutou kua hui mai nei i tēnei rā!
Greetings to you who are gathered here on this day!
Towards - mai

Nāu, ka tokowaru koutou.
With you, that makes eight.
Numbering people - tokorua, tokotahi...

Ka hia koutou?
How many of you were there?
Numbering people - tokorua, tokotahi...

Me hoki mai koutou inānanei, kei ua.
You should come back now in case it rains.
In case... - kei

Kaitoa koutou kia kōhetetia!
Serves you all right for getting a growling!
Serves you right! - kaitoa

Nā te aha koutou i haere ai ki te tāone?
For what reason did you (plural) go to town?
For what reason? - nā te aha ai?

Nā te aha koutou i kore ai e haere ki te tāone?
Why didn’t you (plural) go to town?
Why not? - nā te aha i kore ai?

Kāore ā koutou he mōkai?
Do you (all) not have any pets?
Do you not have any? - Kāore āu...

Kei kore koutou e horo ki te oma.
You might not be able to run fast.

Kei te āhua ātaahua koutou.
You (all) are somewhat beautiful.

I pai ā koutou waita.
Your (3+) singing was good.

Ka whawhai tonu au ki a koutou ko ō hoa.
I will keep fighting against you and your mates.

Kei te āhua harikoa koutou.
You (all) are somewhat happy.

Koia tāku kupu tēnei ki a koutou.
This then (indeed) is what I have to say to you.

Me kāhore koutou e haere ana, me tuku a Pani kia haere.
If you are not going, let Pani go.

Kei te āhua kaha koutou.
You (all) are somewhat strong.

Kei te āhua makariri koutou.
You (all) are somewhat cold.

Me mihi mātou ki a koutou ka tika.
It is appropriate we greet you.

Nā koutou ēnei tamariki.
These children are yours (you all).

Kei te āhua mā koutou.
You (all) are somewhat clean.

Kei te pai koutou.
You're (not me) okay.

Kei te āhua mākū koutou.
You (all) are somewhat wet.

Kei te āhua māuiui koutou.
You (all) are somewhat sick.

Kei te āhua ngenge koutou.
You (all) are somewhat tired.

Kei te āhua ora koutou.
You (all) are somewhat well.

Kei te āhua pai koutou.
You (all) are somewhat good.

Kei te āhua pōuri koutou.
You (all) are somewhat sad.

Mā koutou ēnei tamariki.
These children will be yours (you all).

Kia ora koutou!
May you all be well!

I mea rā hoki a Mohi, ‘Mā te Ariki e whakaara ake he poropiti mō koutou.
The Lord will raise up a prophet for you.

Kua reri koutou?
Are you ready?

Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou i te whānau, nau mai ?? ki tō tā tēnei kaupapa
Greetings to you all, greetings to you all, family — welcome to this gathering / this occasion.

Kei te pukumahi koutou.
You (all) are hard-working.

Horoi i a koutou!
Wash yourselves! Ray Harlow - A Reference Gramma…

Koutou ko Hata ko Pani
You, Hata and Pani.

Mā tēnā, mā tēnā o koutou tāna ake tuhinga e tuku mai
Each of you must submit his/her own essay

Kei te wera koutou.
You (all) are hot.

Tēnā koutou katoa. Ko tō tātou ??? ... ki a kiamārama??. Nāna mana ki tākia tātou i tēnei wā i tēnei hāora. Nā reira honore kurore ki tānei ki ngā tapu.
“And greetings to you all. ?? who have brought us together at this time, at this hour. Therefore, honour and glory to this sacred moment of ours.

Me haere koutou ko Hata ko Pani ki te tāone.
You and Hata and Pani ought to go to town.

Me inoi anō koutou tētahi mō tētahi (James 5:16)
You should pray for one another

Kei te tino wera koutou.
You (all) are very hot.

Nānahea koutou i haere ai ki te whare?
When did you go to the house?

Tēnā rā koutou.
Thank you people (3+).

Ahakoa i tae toomuri mai koutou, hei aha!
Although you arrived late, never mind!

Kei te āhua wera koutou.
You (all) are somewhat hot.

Me inoi anō koutou tētahi mō tētahi.
You should pray for one another.

Kei te tino riri koutou.
You (all) are very angry.

He mihi tēnei ki a koutou.
This is an acknowledgement to you people (3+).

Ngā mate ki runga i a koutou.
The deaths you bear with you.

Kei te tino pukumahi koutou.
You (all) are very busy.

Kei te āhua riri koutou.
You (all) are somewhat angry.

Ngā mihi manahau ki a koutou.
Delighted greetings to you people (3+).

Koutou ko ē atu ki te pō, haere, haere, haere atu rā.
ou who have gone on to the night, go, go, go on.

Ka mea iho taua maia rā, ‘Te kino hoki o taua koutou haka e rongo iho nei au!
What a terrible haka of yours I can hear!

Haere mai kia pānui ai koutou i te tohutohu.
Come here so that you can read the instructions.

Kei te āhua pukumahi koutou.
You (all) are somewhat busy.

Ka mea ake taua iwi nei, ‘He iwi pai koutou ki te haka?
Are your people good at haka?

Kei te hiamoe koutou.
You (all) are sleepy.

Nei rā te mihi ki a koutou.
Here indeed is my acknowledgement to you people.

Ā, me te kāhui a Riki, koutou e noho nā ki runga i te āhuru wā tapu ki Tūranga Waiowai, Ngāruawāhia. Ā, rire, rire hau, pai mā rātou.
And to the group of Riki, you who are staying within the shelter of this sacred time at Tūranga Waiowai, Ngāruawāhia. Alas, sighs and heavy breaths—may things be well for them.

Kātahi anō ka uri ki a koutou, ki a koutou e ngā tauhira. Tēnei nā he mihi whakatau. Nau mai, piki mai, kake mai ki tō tātou kaupapa o te pōkaitahi reo.
Now I turn to you, to you the esteemed ones. This is a welcoming greeting. Welcome, come forward, step up into our shared kaupapa of unity in language.

Kei te matemoe koutou.
You (all) are exhausted.

Kei te matekai koutou.
You (all) are starving.

Nā reira, me mihi koutou ki tēnā, ki tēnā o koutou.
Therefore, greet one another, each and every one of you.

Me haere ana koutou ki Ahuriri me hari Pani.
If you are going to Napier, better bring Pani.

Mā tēnā, mā tēnā o koutou tāna ake tuhinga e tuku mai.
Each of you must submit their own essay.

Kei te hiawai koutou.
You (all) are thirsty.

Kia ora rā koutou.
Cheers to you three or more people.

Ehara koutou i te tāngata, he ota tonu tā.koutou kai.
You aren’t human, all you ever eat is raw food.

Nō koutou e hari ana i te tangi ka hemo atu te wahine a te kaumātua.
While you were holding the funeral ceremonies the old man’s wife died.

Kei te matewai koutou.
You (all) are parched.

Me kawe moni koutou ki te kura.
You should take (some) money to school.

He aha koutou i whakamataku ai i a māua?
Why did you frighten us?

Kei te hiakai koutou.
You (all) are hungry.

Ka pānui au i tā koutou pukapuka
I will read your book that belongs to you all

Ka tatari au ki a koutou ko ngā kaiako.
I will wait for you and the teachers.

Kei hea ō koutou kamupūtu, tamariki mā?
Where are your gumboots, children?

Ngā mihi matakuikui ki a koutou.
joyful greetings to you three or more.

Te pai te kite i a koutou, kua tau mai ki tēnei wā, ki tēnei ahiahi.
It is good to see you all, having arrived at this time, this afternoon.

Kei te hūmārie koutou.
You (all) are humble.

Nā reira, me mihi koutou ki a koutou, otirā ki a koe, taku hoa, Tūhoe, taku parata. Tēnā koe e hoa, tō tāina mai hei tautoko, hei tiaki i ahau, otirā i ēnei o ngā tauira, me tā rātou nei wawata, hia hia, inā koe taku parata.
Therefore, greetings to you all, and especially to you, my friend, Tūhoe, my close companion. Greetings to you, my friend, your younger sibling here to support and care for me, and also for these students, with their many aspirations—indeed, there you are, my close companion.

Kei te māngere koutou.
You (all) are lazy.

Ngā manaakitanga o te wāhi ngaro ki a koutou.
Celestial blessings to you three or more.

Me whakarongo koutou ki tā tātou tohutohu.
You had better listen to our instructions.

Kei te whakamā koutou.
You (all) are embarrassed.

Ka nui āku mihi ki a koutou.
I greet you warmly.

Kia piki te ora ki a koutou.
May you three or more be in perfect health.

Nā reira, kua taea i tō tātou taha o te ōkawa, ā, kua tae mai ki tō tātou mahi o te āhua nei. Nā reira, tēnā koutou e hoa mā.
Therefore, it has been accomplished by our side of the formal proceedings, and it has now arrived at our work of this nature. Therefore, greetings to you all, friends.

Kei te hōhā koutou.
You (all) are annoyed.

Kua kōrero ahau ki tō koutou māmā
I have spoken to your mother

He whakamōhio tēnei i a koutou ki ngā whakaritenga.
This is to inform you of the arrangements.

Kei te mokemoke koutou.
You (all) are lonely.

Kei te āwangawanga koutou.
You (all) are worried.

He hangarau tō koutou hiahia i ngā wā katoa,
all you three want are devices, all the time' or 'all you three do is constantly play on your devices

Ka mea tērā ki a rātou, ‘Ko wai koutou?
Who are you?

Taihoa koutou e haere atu.
You all should not go away just yet.

Ā, ko wai tēnei nāna hei arahi i a koutou i tēnei wāhanga mō te tau?
So, who is this who will lead you in this part of the year?

Kei te tino hūmārie koutou.
You (all) are very humble.

Nā koutou i hari te tangi, ehara nā rātou.
You people led the funeral ceremonies, not them.

tō koutou ā koutou ō koutou
Their — three or more people

Kei te āhua hūmārie koutou.
You (all) are somewhat humble.

He aha ngā whāinga o tō koutou rōpū?
What are the objectives of your organisation?

Kei te tino māngere koutou.
You (all) are very lazy.

Kei te āhua māngere koutou.
You (all) are somewhat lazy.

Ka kite + i a + koutou + ā te + whā karaka
I'll see you all at 4 o'clock.

No Tokaanu ā koutou irāmutu.
Your nieces are from Tokaanu.

Nā reira, āe, hikaka te ngākau ki te tiaki, ki te poipoi i a koutou.
Therefore, yes, the heart is eager to care for and to nurture you all.

He aha tā koutou e pīrangi nā?
What do you all want?

Kei te tino hōhā koutou.
You (all) are very annoyed.

Kei te āhua hōhā koutou.
You (all) are somewhat annoyed.

He aha tā koutou e rapu nā?
What are you all looking for?

Kei te tino mokemoke koutou.
You (all) are very lonely.

Kei te āhua mokemoke koutou.
You (all) are somewhat lonely.

Kia ora tātou, mihi ana ki a koutou katoa, ngā pātaka reo o tēnā, o tēnā kokona o te ao Māori nei. Ko Tūhoe Huata tōku ingoa. I tipu ake au i Ngā Rekereke, i ōku kaumātua o Te Whakarewarewatanga o teope tau a Wāhiao.
Greetings to us all, I acknowledge you all, the repositories of language in every corner of this Māori world. My name is Tūhoe Huata. I grew up at Ngā Rekereke, among my elders of Te Whakarewarewatanga o teope tau a Wāhiao.

Nā koutou tēnei pene.
This pen belongs to you (3+).

Kei te tino āwangawanga koutou.
You (all) are very worried.

Tēnā anō koutou e whai kaha nei i te reo rangatira!
Greetings again to you all striving in the Māori language!

Kei te āhua āwangawanga koutou.
You (all) are somewhat worried.

Kei te ako koutou.
You (all) are learning.

Ki te kore koutou e haere mai ināianei, e mahue ana koutou i a mātou.
If you don’t come at once, we will leave you behind.

Whakapūakina ā koutou pukapuka, tamariki mā!
Open your books, children!

Kei te tēpu, tēnā koutou.
Greetings to those presiding at the table.

Tēnā koutou e noho mai nā i Pōneke!
Greetings to you living in Wellington!

Kei te hīkoi koutou.
You (all) are walking.

He tata rawa tō koutou poti ki te tohora nā!
Your boat is close to that whale!

Kei te kōrero koutou.
You (all) are speaking.

Nā koutou ahau i pōhara ai.
You were the reason that I was broke.

Mā hea mai koutou?
Which way did you come?

Haere mai koutou!
Come here all of you! (three or more people)

Kei te oma koutou.
You (all) are running.

E whai ana mātou i a koutou.
We are chasing you.

Kia toa kia ora ai koutou!
Be brave, that you may live!

Kei te haere koutou.
You (all) are going.

E koutou mā, kua hora te kai
Everyone, the food is ready.

Kei te hiahia koutou.
You (all) are wanting.

He tāhae ahau i haere mai ai koutou ki te hopu i ahau?
Am I a thief that you (therefore) come to catch me?

I te aha koutou ko Mānia, ko Himiona i roto rā?
What were you and Mānia and Himiona up to in there?

Nā koutou ahau i pōhara nei.
You are the reason that I am broke.

Kei te inu koutou.
You (all) are drinking.

Kei te kai koutou.
You (all) are eating.

Mā koutou ahau e pōhara ai.
You are the reason that I will be broke.

Nā te hararei koutou e haere atu nei ki Taupō.
You are all going to Taupō because of the holiday.

Kei te moe koutou.
You (all) are sleeping.

Kei te haere koutou ki Poihākena āpōpō.
You will be going to Sydney tomorrow.

Kei te noho koutou.
You (all) are sitting.

He aha tā Mohi i korero ai ki a koutou?
What was that which Moses said to you?

Kei hea koutou e noho ana?
Where are you living?

Mā te atua koutou e tiaki.
May the gods look after you all.

Taihoa, kātahi anō tātou kia mahi i Mana Whenua, Mana Ao Tūroa, Mana Tangata, Mana Reo
Ehara te aromatawai i te whainga nui. Engari kē, mā te aromatawai koutou e kōrero ai. The assessment isn't the destination. The assessment is the reason to speak.

Me tuku mātou kia kai i ā mātou paipa, kia kite mai ai koutou kei hea mātou.
We had better be allowed to smoke so that you may see where we are.

He pātai tōu koutou?
Do you (3 or more) have a question?

Nō reira, tēnā koutou katoa.
Therefore/so, greetings to you all. (New Zealand Curriculum)

Ehara mā koutou te mōhio ki te tāima ki te wā rānei.
It’s not for you to know the time or season.

Nā, ki hea koutou e noho ai?
Well, where do you usually live?

He tawhiti kē tō koutou haerenga, ki te kore haere tonu.
You have come too far in your journey to not carry on.

Kua moe wahine tō koutou rangatira.
Your chief has taken a wife.

Mā te atua koutou e tiaki
May the gods look after you all

Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa
Greetings to you all.

E noho koutou!
Sit down, all of you!

Koutou ko Taika.
You (pl) and Taika.

Ko wai ō koutou ingoa, kōtiro mā?
What are your names, girls?

I toa koutou?
Did you win your game?

Kaua e kai·nga e koutou teenaa aaporo
Don’t you eat that apple!

Kia ora koutou.
Hi all!

Āta taraiwahia te motokā, kei aituā koutou.
Drive carefully or you might have an accident.

Koia kei a ia, he momo tērā nō tō koutou whānau.
He's onto it. That's an attribute from your family.

Kia niwha koutou.
You three (or more) be resolute.

Pēhea koutou?
How are you? (3+ people).

Plural: Ko wai ō koutou ingoa, kōtiro mā?
What are your names, girls?

Ma hea mai koutou?
What way did you come?

Kei te makariri koutou.
You (all) are cold.

Ma hea mai too koutou na ara?
By way of what route did you come?

Kei te mākū koutou.
You (all) are wet.

Ko te tuumanako, kia tae mai koutou ki taa taatou hui
It is [our] wish that you should come to our meeting

Kei te māuiui koutou.
You (all) are sick.

Kei te ngenge koutou.
You (all) are tired.

Kia maumahara koutou!
(You) remember!

Kei te pōuri koutou.
You (all) are sad.

Na hea mai koutou?
By way of what place did you come?

Kei te riri koutou.
You (all) are angry.

Koutou ko Honi ko Mia.
All of you and Honi and Mia.

Whakarongo koutou ki te manu rā!
(You) listen to that bird!

Kei te harikoa koutou.
You (all) are happy.

Tēnā koutou katoa.
Hello to you all.

Mo koutou tenei whare.
This house is for you.

Tēnā koutou kua hui mai nei i tēnei wā.
Greetings to you who are gathered here at this time.

He mihi nui ki a koutou.
A big greeting to you all.

E noho koutou ki mua i te ahi whakamahana ai i ō.koutou pona!
You can stay by the fire and warm your knees!

Kei te kaha koutou.
You (all) are strong.

Kei te mā koutou.
You (all) are clean.

Kei te ora koutou.
You (all) are well.

Āhea koutou hoki atu ai ki tō koutou kāinga?
When are you returning to your home?

Kei te makariri koutou?
Are you (all) cold?

E aha kē ana koutou?
What on earth are you doing?

Āhea koutou haere ai ki te kōnohete?
When are you going to the concert?

Kei te mākū koutou?
Are you (all) wet?

Kei te māuiui koutou?
Are you (all) sick?

He aha koutou i noho ai ki te kāinga?
Why did you stay home?

Kāti tō koutou ngongoro!
Stop snoring!

Kei te ngenge koutou?
Are you (all) tired?

Nā te aha koutou i noho ai ki te kāinga?
Why did you stay home?

Nā hea mai koutou?
By way of what place did you come?

Kia pai tā koutou noho
I hope you have a good stay

Kei te pōuri koutou?
Are you (all) sad?

Kei te riri koutou?
Are you (all) angry?

Kua tuhi koutou i ō koutou ingoa ki runga i te pepa?
Have you written your names on the paper?

Me haere koutou ki te hui kei hinga te take.
You should go to the meeting, or the matter might be defeated.

Hoki mai koutou ngā kaihoe o mua, eke mai koutou ngā kaihoe hou!
Come back you past paddlers, welcome aboard you new paddlers!

Kei te kaha koutou?
Are you (all) strong?

Ngā mihi o te ata; kei te pēhea koutou?
Morning greetings, how are you (three +)?

Kei te mā koutou?
Are you (all) clean?

Ngā mihi o te pō; kei te pēhea koutou katoa?
Evening greetings, how are you all?

Ngā mihi o te wā; kei te pēhea koutou?
Season greetings, how are you (three +)?

Kei te ora koutou?
Are you (all) well?

E hia tō koutou roa ki konā?
How long have you been there?

koutou ko
you (three or more).

Kei te pai koutou?
Are you (all) good?

Tō kōutou whare.
Your house.

Kei te tino mamae koutou.
You (all) are very hurt.

E kōrero ana tō kōutou rangatira ki tāna tamaiti.
Your chief is talking to his child.

Kei te tino whakamā koutou.
You (all) are very embarrassed.

Ko tēnei te tuarua o ā mātou pānui ki a koutou.
This is the second of our newsletters to you.

He aha tā koutou mahi inanahi nei?
What did you guys (3 or more) get up to yesterday?

Kei te tino ātaahua koutou.
You (all) are very beautiful.

Hoake ki mua, ka whanga mai ai koutou i a mātou!
Go along in front, then you may wait a little while for us!

He aha tā koutou mahi i te kura i tēnei rā?
What did you guys get up to at school today?

Kei te tino harikoa koutou.
You (all) are very happy.

Kaua koutou e haina i tēnei pepa!
Don’t sign that paper!

He aha tā koutou mahi i te marae i te Rāhoroi?
What were you guys doing at the marae on Saturday?

Kia ora koutou i runga i ngā āhuatanga i hui mai ai tātou ki konei i tēnei rā.
Good wishes to you all concerning the matters for which we are assembled here today.

E kore ia e haere atu kia utua katoatia rā anō ā koutou nama.
He won’t go away until all your debts are paid.

Me i tae wawe mai koutou, kua whaiwāhi mai koutou ki te kōrero
If you had arrived in time, you could have participated in the discussion

Kei te tino kaha koutou.
You (all) are very strong.

Mā koutou e wero ngā kanohi kia kore ai e kite.
Your task is to spear his eyes so that he cannot see.

Kei te tino makariri koutou.
You (all) are very cold.

He kino koutou ki te manaaki manuhiri
You are terrible at hosting visitors

Kei te tino mā koutou.
You (all) are very clean.

Nō reira, tēnā koutou.
So, hello to you all.

Kei te tino mākū koutou.
You (all) are very wet.

Kei te tino māuiui koutou.
You (all) are very sick.

Kia tika tā koutou whakapai moenga!
You must make your beds properly!

Kei te tino ngenge koutou.
You (all) are very tired.

Kei te tino ora koutou.
You (all) are very well.

Kei te tino pai koutou.
You (all) are very good.

Kei te tino pōuri koutou.
You (all) are very sad.

I pai tā koutou waita.
Your (3+) singing was good.

Ka tū ake au ki te kōrero atu ki a koutou.
I stand up to speak to you.

Tēnā koutou e hoa mā!
Greetings to you friends!

Kei te āhua mamae koutou.
You (all) are somewhat hurt.

Kia tere te whakaoti i ā koutou tuhinga roa!
Finish your essays quickly!

Tokohia ā koutou ākonga?
How many students have you?

Neke atu ki te wāhi hōhonu, ka tuku iho ai ā koutou kupenga.
Move out to the deep place, then let down your nets.

Kei te āhua whakamā koutou.
You (all) are somewhat embarrassed.