Results for 'koe'
koe - you, one person
Koe (i), pron. 2nd pers. sing. You, thou, thee. After the prepositions a, o, ma, mo, na, no, and the particles ta, to, the suffix u takes the place of koe, and the preposition and pronoun are written as one word, thus, au, tou, etc.
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Koe (ii), v.i. Water, as the mouth with a flow of saliva. Ka koe taku kaki i te reka.
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Koe (iii), koē, koekoe, v.i. Scream, cry as a bird, squeak.
whakakoekoe, whākoekoe, v.i. Cause to scream, as by tickling; hence tickle.
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Koe (iv) = kore, ad. Not. E koe matou e whakaoko ki a koe.
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Koe (v) = ko he in poetry. Like a, as a. Koe motu rakau e tu ki te wao ki Ohuri ra (M. 271).
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Ko Hōhepa koe.
You are Hōhepa.
Identity sentences - ko...
Ko koe taku toa!
You're my star player!
Identity sentences - ko...
Ko wai koe?
Who are you?
Asking who - Ko wai...?
He aha koe i haere ai ki te taone?
Why did you go to town?
Why did? - He aha... i... ai?
He aha koe i kore ai e haere?
Why didn't you go?
Why did? - He aha... i... ai?
He aha koe i tōmuri ai?
Why are you late?
Why did? - He aha... i... ai?
He aha koe i tae tōmuri ai i tēnei rā?
Why did you arrive late today?
Why did? - He aha... i... ai?
He aha koe i haere ai ki te pāpara kāutu?
Why did you go to the pub?
Why did? - He aha... i... ai?
He aha koe e pēnā ai?
Why are you like that?
Why did? - He aha... i... ai?
Ehara koe i te kaikōrero.
You are not a speaker.
Negations of identity sentences - ehara...
Ehara koe i te hoa pai.
You are not a good friend.
Negations of identity sentences - ehara...
Ehara koe i te tangata mohio.
You are not a knowledgeable person.
Negations of identity sentences - ehara...
Ehara koe i te āwhina.
You are not a helper.
Negations of identity sentences - ehara...
Ehara koe i te tangata poto.
You aren't a short person.
Negations of identity sentences - ehara...
Ehara koe i te tangata mākoko.
You're not a lazy person.
Negations of identity sentences - ehara...
Ehara i a koe te whare i whakapai.
You did not clean the house.
Negations of identity sentences - ehara...
Kei te mōhio koe.
You know.
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te
Kei te tunu koe i te tina?
Are you cooking dinner?
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te
Kei te hiahia āwhina koe?
Do you need a hand?
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te
Kei te hē koe!
You are wrong!
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te
Kei te āhua māharahara koe.
You are somewhat anxious.
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te
Kei te horoi koe i ngā rīhi.
You are washing the dishes.
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te
Kei te kōrero ahau ki a koe.
I am talking to you.
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te
Kei te tino hiamoe koe.
You are very sleepy.
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te
Kei te kite koe i ngā manu rā?
Can you see those birds?
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te
E kāia ana hoki he tino toa koe ki taua mahi.
It is also said that you were a real champion at that job.
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana
E whakapono ana au ki a koe.
I am believing in you.
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana
E tika ana me tū ki te mihi atu ki a koe.
It is appropriate to stand and acknowledge you..
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana
E mea ana koe ko Ponga hei ariki mōu?
Are you saying that Pongo is to be your lord?
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana
E tika ana kia mihi au ki a koe me tō whānau i tēnei wā pōuri.
It is appropriate for me to greet you and your family at this sad time.
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana
E haere ana koe ki te kura āpōpō.
You're going to school tomorrow.
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana
E haere ana koe ki te kura āpōpō.
You're going to school tomorrow.
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana
E mōhio ana koe ki te kaukau?
Are you knowing how to swim?
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana
E pīrangi ana koe ki tēnei tī hāte kōwhai?
Are you wanting this yellow t-shirt?
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana
I rangona e koe tērā haruru?
Did you hear/feel that rumble?
Simple sentences: past tense - i
I haere koe ki te toa?
Kāore koe i haere ki te toa?
Simple sentences: past tense - i
I kai koe i te aha i nāpo?
What did you eat last night?
Simple sentences: past tense - i
I kite koe i te pirihimana?
Kāore koe i kite i te pirihimana?
Simple sentences: past tense - i
I aha koe?
What did you do?
Simple sentences: past tense - i
I aha koe i tēnei ata?
What did you do this morning?
Simple sentences: past tense - i
I aha koe inapō?
What did you do last night?
Simple sentences: past tense - i
I pai koe.
You were good.
Simple sentences: past tense - i
I āhua wera koe.
You were somewhat hot.
Simple sentences: past tense - i
I ngenge koe.
You were tired.
Simple sentences: past tense - i
I aha koe i te mutunga wiki?
What did you do in the weekend?
Simple sentences: past tense - i
I hiainu koe.
You were thirsty.
Simple sentences: past tense - i
I te pīrangi koe ki te kaputī?
Did you want a tea?
Simple sentences: past tense - i te
Ka horoi koe i ngā rīhi i muri i te kai.
You will wash the dishes after the meal.
Simple sentences: past tense - i te
Ka inu koe i te miraka.
You will drink the milk.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka āhua hiakai koe.
You will be somewhat hungry.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka āhua matekai koe.
You will be somewhat starving.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka āhua mokemoke koe.
You will be somewhat lonely.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka ora koe.
You will be well.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka āhua pukuriri koe.
You will be somewhat grumpy.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka tatari au ki a koe.
I will wait for you.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka hiainu koe.
You will be thirsty.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka māharahara koe.
You will be anxious.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka aha koe ki te tamaiti hīanga?
What will you do with the mischievous child?
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka pukuriri koe.
You will be grumpy.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka pōuri koe.
You will be sad.
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 āwhina koe i a au ā tērā wiki.
You will help me next week.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka tino matekai koe.
You will be very starving.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka tino ngenge koe.
You will be very tired.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka karanga e koe ki a au.
You will call me.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka tino hiamoe koe.
You will be very sleepy.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka pai koe.
You will be good.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka tino māharahara koe.
You will be very anxious.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka tino riri koe.
You will be very angry.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka āwangawanga koe.
You will be worried.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka whakatā koe.
You will be relaxed.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka harikoa koe.
You will be happy.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka wera koe.
You will be hot.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Kua pānui koe i te puka wetereo?
Have you read the grammar guide?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua mā katoa koe ināianei.
You're all clean now.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua maroke pai koe ināianei.
You're all dry now.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua mā katoa koe!
You are completely clean!
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua rongo au kei te haere mai koe.
I heard you were coming.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua kitea e koe?
Have you seen it?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua mutu i a koe tō mahi?
Have you finished your work?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua tiki koe i te kai?
Have you got the food?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua mutu koe?
Have you finished?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua whakamutu koe i tāu mahi?
Have you finished your work?
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 kai-tohetaka koe.
You have eaten dandelion.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua kai koe i tō parakuihi?
Have you had your breakfast?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua horoi koe i ngā pereti?
Have you done the dishes?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua horoia e koe ō niho?
Have you cleaned your teeth?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua kite koe i taku pene? He mā whero te mea na.
Have you seen my pen? It's a pink one.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua mutu i a koe?
Have you finished?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua tae atu koe ki tāwāhi?
Have you been overseas?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua whai tohu koe?
Do you have a degree?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua ako koe i te reo Māori?
Have you learned te reo Māori?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua rongo koe i te waiata hou?
Have you heard the new song?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua kite ahau i a koe.
I have seen you.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua kai pāua koe?
Have you eaten pāua?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua rongo koe i te tītī?
Have you heard the muttonbird?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua kai kamokamo koe?
Have you tried kamokamo?
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
Kua mīia e koe tō kope.
You peed your nappy.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua kitea e koe? Ko te aha? Ko tāku waea pūkoro?
Have you seen it? What? My cell phone?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Me kuhu atu koe ki te tāpu.
Get in the bathtub.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me haere koe ki te mahi ākuanei.
You'd better go to work soon.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me moe koe.
You should sleep.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me mātakitaki koe i te kēmu.
You should watch the game.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me haere koe ki te kaiwhakahaere.
You should go to the co-ordinator.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me ruirui he paura ki runga i a koe.
Let's sprinkle some powder on you.
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 haere mai koe ki te tina.
You should come for dinner.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me kai koe.
You should eat.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me tuhituhi koe i roto i tō rātaka.
You should write in your diary.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me whakarite koe i te kai.
You should prepare the food.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me āta whakarongo koe ki a ia.
You should listen carefully to her.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me haere koe ki te wharepaku.
You'd better go to the toilet.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me whakatika koe i ō kākahu kura.
You should fix your uniform.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me tuhi koe i ō hiahia mō te keke.
You should write down what you want for the cake.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me tū koe.
You should stand.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me whakatika koe i tō rūma.
You'd better tidy up your room.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me whakaoti koe i ō mahi.
You should complete your work.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me pukumahi koe!
You should work hard!
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me tunu kai koe!
You should cook!
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me kōmuhu mai koe ki a au.
You should whisper it to me.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me āta whakaaro koe!
You should be careful!
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me whakatā koe!
You should rest!
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me pono koe.
You should be honest.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me whakaaro koe.
You should think.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me noho koe.
You should sit.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me haere koe ki te toa!
You should go to the shop!
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me horoi koe, e te tau!
You should wash, my darling!
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me haere koe ki te toa ki te hoko miraka.
You should go the shop and buy milk.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me noho koe ki raro.
You should sit down.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me noko koe ki konei.
You should sit here.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me whakapai koe i te kai.
You had better bless the food.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me whakakāhore e koe ēnei tū whakaaro.
You should resist these kinds of thoughts.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me mutu tō kai paipa, kei mate koe.
You should stop smoking in case you get sick or die.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me mahi koe i tō mahi kāinga.
You had better do your homework.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me horoi koe i ō toroiho.
You should wash your underwear.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me āwhina koe i a ia.
You should help her.
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 paraihe koe i ō niho.
You should brush your teeth.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me ako whakataukī kia mōhio ai koe ki ngā whakaaro o ōu tīpuna.
Learn proverbs so you know the thoughts of your ancestors.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me āta noho koe i runga i tēnā tūru!
You'd better sit carefully on that chair!
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me kaukau koe ka tika!
Too right you should bathe!
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me tino mārena e koe taku mokopuna nāu hoki is i hapū au.
You must marry my granddaughter since you got her pregnant.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me haere koe ki te hui.
You should go to the meeting.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me hoki koe ki tōu ake marae ki te ako i te kawa.
You should return to your own marae to learn protocol.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me tino haere koe ki te hui.
You really must go to the meeting.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me kai hoki koe i ngā waewae kōura.
You should also eat the cray legs.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me haere koe ki te kaukau.
You should go for a swim.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me mōhio koe ki te kawa o tōu marae.
You should know the protocol of your marae.
Simple sentences: you should - me
I aha koe i te mutunga wiki.
What did you do in the weekend?
Sentences with i - i
Kei te whakatokopā au i a koe.
I am burping you.
Sentences with i - i
E hia te roa e noho ana koe i reira?
How long have you need living there?
Sentences with a subclause - e... ana
Kei hea koe e mamae ana?
Where's your sore?
Kei hea koe e noho ana?
Where are you living?
Kei hea koe e noho ana i nāianei?
Where are you living now?
Kei hea koe e noho ana i tēnei wā?
Where are you staying at this time?
Kia piki te ora ki a koe.
May you be in perfect health.
Mild imperatives (You should be...) - kia
Puritia ngā taha o te waka kei taka koe!
Hold on to the sides of the waka lest you fall!
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...
Kia tere, kei mahue koe i te pahi.
Be quick, or you will miss the bus.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...
Kia pai koe, kei kohetengia koe.
Be good, or you will be told off.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...
Kia tika te mahi, kei panaia koe.
Make sure your work is good or else you'll get fired!
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...
Whakamaua tō pōtae, kei mate koe i te makariri.
Put on your hat lest you get sick from the cold.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...
Kia tūpato, kei hinga koe!
Be careful or you'll fall over!
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...
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 mauheretia koe.
Be careful, lest you get arrested.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...
Kia tūpato, kei māuiui koe.
Be careful, lest you get sick.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...
Kia tūpato kei tūreiti koe.
Careful in case you are late.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...
Kia tūpato kei taka koe ki raro.
Careful in case you fall down.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...
Kia tūpato kei ngaua koe e te kurī.
Careful in case you get bitten by the dog.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...
Whakamaua tō koti kei mākū koe.
Put you coat on or you'll get wet.
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...
Pēnei māua kei tāwāhi tonu koe!
We thought you guys were still overseas!
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...
Pēnei mātou kei Rarotonga tonu koe!
We thought you were still in Rarotonga!
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...
Pēnei ia ka waiata koe.
He thought you would sing.
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 mātou kei te wharekai tonu koe!
We thought you were still in the restaurant!
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...
Pēnei au i te whakatā koe.
I thought you were resting.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...
Pēnei mātou kei te wharepukapuka tonu koe!
We thought you were still in the library!
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...
He rite au ki a koe.
I am just like you.
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
Tō 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?
Tēnā koa, haere koe ki tō moenga.
Go to bed, please.
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.
Kia ahatia, ka haere tonu koe ki te kura.
No worries, you're still going to school.
Never mind the... No worries! - Hei aha te..., Kia ahatia!
Kia ahatia, māku koe e haute.
No worries, I will shout you.
Never mind the... No worries! - Hei aha te..., Kia ahatia!
Taihoa koe e kōrero, whakarongo ka tahi.
Don't speak yet, listen first.
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 koe ka haere?
When are you going?
When? (in the future) - Āwhea? Āhea?
Āhea koe ka kai?
When will you eat?
When? (in the future) - Āwhea? Āhea?
Āhea koe haere atu ai ki Rarotonga?
When are you leaving for Rarotonga?
When? (in the future) - Āwhea? Āhea?
Nōnahea koe i haere ai?
When did you go?
Belonging to the past - nō
Nōnahea koe i tae mai ai?
When did you arrive?
Belonging to the past - nō
Nō Aotearoa koe?
Are you from NZ?
Belonging to a place - nō
Nō tēhea rohe koe?
Which region are you from?
Belonging to a place - nō
Nō Ngāti Toa koe?
Are you from Ngāti Toa?
Belonging to a place - nō
Nō tēhea iwi koe?
Which iwi are you from?
Belonging to a place - nō
Nō hea koe e hoa?
Where are you from mate?
Belonging to a place - nō
Nō tēhea iwi koe?
Which ethnicity are you from?
Belonging to a place - nō
Nō tēhea tāone koe?
Which town are you from?
Belonging to a place - nō
Nō tēhea rohe koe?
Which region are you from?
Belonging to a place - nō
Nāku i kī atu ki a koe.
It was me who told you.
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic
Nā wai koe i whakapakeke?
Who was the one who raised you?
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic
Nā wai koe i ako ki te whakapai moenga?
Who was the one who taught you to make your bed?
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic
Mā te Atua koe e manāki, e tiaki.
The Lord will guard you and protect you.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei
Māku koe e tautoko.
I will help you.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei
Mā te Ātua koe e manāki, e tiaki.
It will be God who will guide and protect you.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei
Māku e pānui tētahi kōrero ki a koe.
Shall I read you a story?
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei
Māku koe e awhina.
I will help you.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei
Māu koe e taraiwa
You will drive.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei
Māku koe e awhi e.
I will help you.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei
Me pukumahi koe.
You should work hard!
Commands using the passive - Tāpirihia, Tīkina...
Pānuitia te reo Māori ki a koe anō.
Read Māori aloud.
Commands using the passive - Tāpirihia, Tīkina...
Hoatu koe ki mua o te rārangi.
You go to the front of the queue.
You go on ahead - hoatu koe
Hoatu koe, kāore ahau e kuhu atu.
You go, I'm not going in.
You go on ahead - hoatu koe
E pēwhea ana koe?
How are you?
How is...? - E pēwhea ana, he pēwhea?
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
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 i te motokā te kurī e kimihia ana e koe.
The dog which you are looking for is under the car.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...
Kei te haere koe mā runga aha?
How are you travelling?
Travelling by means of - mā runga
Ka haere koe mā runga aha?
How will you travel?
Travelling by means of - mā runga
Ka haere koe mā runga i te aha?
How are you going? (travelling).
Travelling by means of - mā runga
Ka haere koe ki Tāmaki-makau-rau mā runga i te tereina?
Are you going to Auckland by train?
Travelling by means of - mā runga
Kei te haere koe mā runga i te aha?
How are you travelling?
Travelling by means of - mā runga
Kaua koe e pātai mai.
You shouldn't ask me.
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...
Mā te takitaki ka maumahara koe i ngā kupu.
Through repetition (you) will remember the words.
Through (one thing/action), (a second thing) will be achieved. - Mā te... ka...; mā... e... ai
Mā 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
Mā 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
Ka inumia te miraka e koe.
The milk will be drunk by you.
Passive sentences - tikina...
Kei te ahatia koe?
What is happening to you?
Passive sentences - tikina...
Ka ahatia koe?
What will happen to you?
Passive sentences - tikina...
I ahatia koe?
What happened to you?
Passive sentences - tikina...
Ka hokona te taonga e koe.
The gift will be bought by you.
Passive sentences - tikina...
Kua tāria koe e au.
You have been waited for by me.
Passive sentences - tikina...
Ka whākina koe.
I am going to tell on you.
Passive sentences - tikina...
Kia kauwhautia atu iana, e ahau, ki a koe.
Let me know recite this to you.
Passive sentences - tikina...
Kua inu pia koe?
Have you been drinking beer?
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...
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 e koe āku pukapuka te whakahoki ki te whare pukapuka?
Are you able to return my books to the library?
I am able... - Ka taea e...
Ka taea e koe ngā pukapuka te whakahoki ki te whare pukapuka.
You are able to return the books to the library.
I am able... - Ka taea e...
Me taea e koe!
You should be able to!
I am able... - Ka taea e...
Ka taea e koe te horoi i te motokā?
Are you able to wash the car?
I am able... - Ka taea e...
Ka taea e koe te whakautu i taku pātai?
Can you answer my question?
I am able... - Ka taea e...
Ka taea e koe te haramai ki te mārena?
Can you come to the wedding?
I am able... - Ka taea e...
Ka taea e koe te haere ki te hui?
Are you able to come to the meeting?
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 te rakuraku te whakatangi?
Can you play guitar?
I am able... - Ka taea e...
Ka taea e koe ngā tamariki te tiki?
Can you pick up the kids?
I am able... - Ka taea e...
Ka taea e koe au te āwhina mai?
Are you able to help me?
I am able... - Ka taea e...
Ka taea e koe te kai te tunu?
Are you able to cook dinner?
I am able... - Ka taea e...
Ka taea koe te tākaro i te kita?
Are you able to play the guitar?
I am able... - Ka taea e...
Ka taea koe te kai i ngā āporo?
Are you able to eat the apples?
I am able... - Ka taea e...
Ka taea e koe te kanikani?
Can you dance?
I am able... - Ka taea e...
Ka taea e koe te kauhoe?
Can you swim?
I am able... - Ka taea e...
Ka taea e koe te whakaheke ngaru?
Can you surf?
I am able... - Ka taea e...
Ka taea e koe te whakatangitangi piana?
Can you play piano?
I am able... - Ka taea e...
Ka taea e koe te tunu keke?
Can you bake cakes?
I am able... - Ka taea e...
Ka taea e koe te tuitui kakahu?
Can you sew clothing?
I am able... - Ka taea e...
Ka taea koe te mātakitaki i te kiriata.
You are able to watch the movie.
I am able... - Ka taea e...
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
Kei konei koe hei āwhina.
You're here to help.
For the purpose of - hei
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
Kei te haere ahau ki te kura mā runga pahi, engari kei te haere koe ki te toa mā raro.
I'm going to school by bus but you're walking to the shop.
Conjunctions - but - engari
Inahea koe i tae mai ai?
When did you arrive?
Going somewhere to do something there - ki reira … ai.
Nōnahea koe i hoki mai ai?
When did you return?
Going somewhere to do something there - ki reira … ai.
Nō nahea koe i hoki mai ai?
When did you get back in?
Going somewhere to do something there - ki reira … ai.
He aha koe i hoki mai ai i te 11?
Why did you come back at 11?
Going somewhere to do something there - ki reira … ai.
I nahea koe i tae mai ai?
When did you arrive?
Going somewhere to do something there - ki reira … 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
Kāore anō koe kia rongo i te waiata hou?
Haven't you heard the new song 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 koe i rongo i te rū? Karekau!
Didn't you feel the earthquake? No, I didn't!
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...
Mehemea ko au, e kore au e whakaae. Heoi anō, ko koe kē 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
Mehemea nō 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
Ka āhei koe te haere ki te pāti.
You are allowed to go to the party.
Allowed to do something - āhei
Ka āhei koe te inu wai.
You are allowed to drink water.
Allowed to do something - āhei
Ka āhei koe te mātakitaki i te pouaka whakaata.
You are allowed to watch TV.
Allowed to do something - āhei
Kia oti i a koe tēnei mahi a te wā e hoki mai ana ahau.
This job should be finished by you at the time when I return.
Adjectives and a-type statives -
Kei te hiakai koe.
You are hungry.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te ngenge koe.
You are tired.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te hiamoe koe.
You are sleepy.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te māuiui koe.
You are sick.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te whakatā koe.
You are relaxed.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te harikoa koe.
You are happy.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te matekai koe?
Are you hungry?
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te pai koe.
You're okay.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te pukuriri koe.
You are grumpy.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te māuiui koe?
Are you sick?
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te pōuri koe.
You are sad.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te ngenge koe?
Are you tired?
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te āmaimai koe?
Are you nervous?
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te pai au, me koe?
I am good, and you?
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te āhua ngenge koe.
You are somewhat tired.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te āhua hiamoe koe.
You are somewhat sleepy.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te āhua whakatā koe.
You are somewhat relaxed.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te āhua māngere koe.
You are somewhat lazy.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te āhua pukuriri koe.
You are somewhat grumpy.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te tino mokemoke koe.
You are very lonely.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te hiakai koe?
Are you hungry?
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te tino whakatā koe.
You are very relaxed.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te tino riri koe.
You are very angry.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te tino pōuri koe.
You are very sad.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te tino makariri koe.
You are very cold.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te aha koe āpōpō?
What are you doing tomorrow?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?
Kei te aha koe ināianei?
What are you doing now?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?
Kei te aha koe ākuanei?
What are you doing soon?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?
Kei te aha koe i tēnei rā?
What are you doing today?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?
Kei te aha koe ā tēnei pō?
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 koe ā te pō 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 koe i te matekai?
Are you not hungry?
Negations of the past and present tense (I was not working, I am not working) - Kāore... i te...
Kāore koe i te māuiui?
Are you not sick?
Negations of the past and present tense (I was not working, I am not working) - Kāore... i te...
Kāore koe i te mōhio.
You do not know.
Negations of the past and present tense (I was not working, I am not working) - Kāore... i te...
Kāore koe i te ngenge?
Are you not tired?
Negations of the past and present tense (I was not working, I am not working) - Kāore... i te...
Kāore koe i te āmaimai?
Are you not nervous?
Negations of the past and present tense (I was not working, I am not working) - Kāore... i te...
Kāore koe i te mahi.
You are not at work.
Negations of the past and present tense (I was not working, I am not working) - Kāore... i te...
Kāore koe i te mōhio ki taku pātai?
You don't know my question?
Negations of the past and present tense (I was not working, I am not working) - Kāore... i te...
Kāore koe i te horoi i ngā rīhi.
You are not washing the dishes.
Negations of the past and present tense (I was not working, I am not working) - Kāore... i te...
Kāore au i te kōrero ki a koe.
I am not talking to you.
Negations of the past and present tense (I was not working, I am not working) - Kāore... i te...
I Ingarangi koe?
Were you in England?
Locatives - past (something was somewhere) - i te
Kāore au i hōhā i a koe.
I wasn't upset with you.
Negations of the past tense - Kāore... i...
Kua hinga koe?
Have you fallen down?
Statives - mate, ngaro, mau...
Ka nui taku hiahia kia kite i a koe!
I greatly desire to see you.
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 whakawhanaunga koe ki a ia?
Do you relate to him?
Ka used to indicate the past - ka
Ka aha koe i ngā hararei?
What do you do in the holidays?
Ka used to indicate the past - ka
Kāore koe e horoi i ngā rīhi i muri i te kai.
You will not wash the dishes after the meal.
Negations of the future (I will not go) - Kāore... e...
He hoa pai koe.
You are a good friend.
Categorizing sentences - he
He tangata mohio koe.
You are a knowledgeable person.
Categorizing sentences - he
He āwhina koe.
You are a helper.
Categorizing sentences - he
He ātaahua hoki koe.
You look beautiful.
Categorizing sentences - he
He kaikōrero koe.
You are a speaker.
Categorizing sentences - he
Kua haere koe ki te toro atu i a Rina?
Have you been to visit Rina?
Using 'ki' to indicate direction towards something - ki
Kua haere koe ki Te Waipounamu?
Have you been to the South Island?
Using 'ki' to indicate direction towards something - ki
Ngā mihi me te aroha ki a koe.
Best wishes and love to you.
Aroha mai, kua kite koe i a Mere?
Excuse me, have you seen Mere?
Verbs that take 'i' (kite, etc) - i
Ka kite anō i a koe e Kui.
See you again Nan.
Verbs that take 'i' (kite, etc) - i
Ka kite anō i a koe ā tērā wiki.
See you again next week.
Verbs that take 'i' (kite, etc) - i
Kua kite koe i a ia?
Have you seen her?
Verbs that take 'i' (kite, etc) - i
Me waea mai mēnā e pīrangi ana koe kia tīkina atu.
Call me if you need a ride.
*Conjunctions - if - mēnā
Koia kei a koe mō te āwhina i tō whaea! I aha kōrua i te māra?
You're awesome for helping your mum. What did you do in the garden?
Family relationships - mother - mama, whaea
Kua tūtaki koe ki taku tuakana?
Have you met my brother?
Family relationships - older sibling of the same sex - tuakana
Ko koe te pōtiki o te whānau?
Are you the youngest in your family?
Family relationships - youngest - pōtiki
He hū hou ā koe?
Do you have new shoes?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He aha tētehi pukapuka reo Māori kua pānui koe i tēnei wiki?
What Māori language book have you read this week?
What? - He aha?
He aha te hapa pai ki a koe?
What dinner is good to you?
What? - He aha?
He aha te parakuihi pai ki a koe?
What breakfast do you like?
What? - He aha?
He aha te tāone pai ki a koe?
What town do you like?
What? - He aha?
He aha te tina pai ki a koe?
What lunch do you like?
What? - He aha?
He aha koe?
What are you?
What? - He aha?
He aha te wāhi pai ki a koe?
What place do you like?
What? - He aha?
He aha te kai pai ki a koe?
What is your favorite food?
What? - He aha?
He aha ngā mea papai ki a koe?
What do you like doing?
What? - He aha?
He aha ngā hākinakina pai ki a koe?
What sport do you like?
What? - He aha?
He aha te kai kāore e pai ki a koe?
What food do you dislike?
What? - He aha?
He aha te kaimoana pai ki a koe?
What seafood do you like?
What? - He aha?
He aha te hākinakina pai ki a koe?
What sport do you like?
What? - He aha?
He aha ngā mea ngahau ki a koe?
What things do you find entertaining?
What? - He aha?
I kai parakuihi koe i tēnei ata?
Did you eat breakfast this morning.
This week, this month, this year - i tēnei wiki, i tēnei marama...
Kei te pēhea koe i tēnei ata paki?
How are you this fine morning?
This week, this month, this year - i tēnei wiki, i tēnei marama...
Kei te pēhea koe i tēnei ata ātaahua?
How are you this beautiful morning?
This week, this month, this year - i tēnei wiki, i tēnei marama...
I aha koe i tērā wiki?
What did you do last week?
Last week, last month, last year - tērā
I aha koe i tērā marama?
What did you do last month?
Last week, last month, last year - tērā
I aha koe i tērā tau?
What did you do last year?
Last week, last month, last year - tērā
Ko tēhea kaupapa te mea pai rawa ki a koe?
Which subject do you like the most?
Which - Ko tēhea?
Ko tēhea te kapu pai ki a koe?
Which cup do you like?
Which - Ko tēhea?
Ko ēhea ngā pukapuka kua pānuitia e koe?
Which books have you read?
Which - Ko tēhea?
Ko tēhea te tāone pai ki a koe mō te hararei?
Which town do you like for a holiday?
Which - Ko tēhea?
Ko tēhea te tāone pai ki a koe?
Which town do you like?
Which - Ko tēhea?
I hoki mai koe inanahi?
Did you come bach yesterday?
Towards - mai
Kei te hiahia au kia whakarongo mai koe!
I want you to listen!
Towards - mai
Kei te whai mai koe i ahau.
Do you follow me?
Towards - mai
Puta atu koe.
Get out.
Away - atu
I nahea koe i wehe atu ai ki Tāmaki-makau-rau?
When did you leave for Auckland?
Away - atu
Kua tae atu koe ki Te Rerenga Wairua?
Have you been to Cape Reinga.
Away - atu
Ko koe te tuatahi ki te kōrero i roto i tēnei karaihe.
You are the first to speak in this class.
Ordinal numbers (First, second, third...) - tuatahi, tuarua...
Kaua rawa atu koe e hoko i tēnā pōtae.
You mustn't buy that hat.
Direction markers with adverbs - tonu mai, kā atu, rawa mai...
Kei te mōhio koe ko wai te kaiwhakahaere o taua hui?
Do you know who the organiser of the hui is?
That aforementioned thing - taua, aua
Ehara koe nō tēhea rohe?
Which region are you not from?
Negating nāku possessives - Ehara i...
Ehara koe nō Ngāti Toa?
Are you not from Ngāti Toa?
Negating nāku possessives - Ehara i...
Ehara koe nō tēhea iwi?
Which iwi are you not from?
Negating nāku possessives - Ehara i...
Ehara i a koe tēnei rorohiko.
This computer does not belong to you.
Negating nāku possessives - Ehara i...
Ehara i a koe tēnei kuri.
This dog does not belong to you.
Negating nāku possessives - Ehara i...
Ehara i a koe tēnei motokā.
This car is not yours.
Negating nāku possessives - Ehara i...
Ehara i a koe tēnei kapu.
This cup does not belong to you.
Negating nāku possessives - Ehara i...
He aha koe i titiro tītaha pēnā mai ai?
Why do you always look sideways at me like that?
Like this, like that - pēnei, pēna, pēra
Nā te aha koe i titiro tītaha pērā mai ai?
What caused you to look sideways at me like that?
Like this, like that - pēnei, pēna, pēra
Ka waiata koe pērā i a Tui Teka.
You sing like Tui Teka.
Like this, like that - pēnei, pēna, pēra
Mēnā ka haramai koe, ka tunu kai au mā tāua.
If you come over, I will cook food for us.
If (using mehemea) - mehemea, mehe, mēnā
Ki te haere koe mā raro, ka tōmuri kope.
If you go on foot, you will be late.
*If using ki - ki
Ki te rite tau ki taku, me hoki koe i a au.
If your feelings are the same as mine, you should return with me.
*If using ki - ki
He pai ki a koe te pānui pukapuka?
Do you like to read books?
I like... - He pai ki a au...
Ko hea te wāhi pai rawa o Aotearoa ki a koe?
Where is your favourite place in Aotearoa?
I like... - He pai ki a au...
He pai ki a koe te netipōro?
Do you like netball?
I like... - He pai ki a au...
He pai ki a koe te tākaro i te netipōro?
Do you like to play netball?
I like... - He pai ki a au...
He pai te tūtaki ki a koe.
Nice to meet you.
I like... - He pai ki a au...
He pai ki a koe tēnei kiriata?
Do you like this movie?
I like... - He pai ki a au...
He pai ki a koe te rorohiko hou?
Do you like the new computer?
I like... - He pai ki a au...
Ka pai te tūtaki ki a koe.
Nice to meet you.
I like... - He pai ki a au...
He pai ki a koe tēnei pukapuka?
Do you like this book?
I like... - He pai ki a au...
He rimurimu te kai pai ki a koe?
Is seaweed the food that you like?
I like... - He pai ki a au...
He aha ngā mea pai ki a koe?
What things do you like?
I like... - He pai ki a au...
Tēnā, he aha te kai pai ki a koe?
Okay then, what food do you like?
I like... - He pai ki a au...
Kāore e taea e koe.
You are unable.
To be unable - Kāore... taea...
Kāore e taea e koe tōku waka te whakatika.
You are unable to fix my car.
To be unable - Kāore... taea...
Kāore i taea e koe tōku waka te whakatika.
You were unable to fix my car.
To be unable - Kāore... taea...
Kāore koe e taea te tākaro i te kita?
Are you unable to play the guitar?
To be unable - Kāore... taea...
Kāore koe e taea te kai i ngā āporo?
Are you unable to eat the apples?
To be unable - Kāore... taea...
Kāore koe e taea te mātakitaki i te kiriata.
You are unable to watch the movie.
To be unable - Kāore... taea...
Ehara i a au te kōrero i kī atu ki a koe.
I didn’t tell you.
Negating the past agent emphatic - ehara i...
Ehara i a koe te kai i tunu.
You were not the one who cooked the food.
Negating the past agent emphatic - ehara i...
Ehara i a koe te kai i tunu inapō.
You didn't cook our food last night.
Negating the past agent emphatic - ehara i...
Kua pakaru i a koe.
It has been broken by you.
Statives with 'i' - i a, i te, i ngā
Kua pau katoa i a koe te pārāoa.
The bread is all gone because of you.
Statives with 'i' - i a, i te, i ngā
Kua pau katoa te pāroa i a koe.
The bread has been consumed by you.
Statives with 'i' - i a, i te, i ngā
Kei mahue koe i te pahi.
You might miss the bus.
Statives with 'i' - i a, i te, i ngā
Ko koe te mea ka mahue i te pahi.
You're the one left behind by the bus.
Statives with 'i' - i a, i te, i ngā
Kua tutuki i a koe taku wawata.
My dream has been fulfilled by you.
Statives with 'i' - i a, i te, i ngā
Kua tutuki taku wawata i a koe.
My dream has been fulfilled by you.
Statives with 'i' - i a, i te, i ngā
Kia tere, kei mahue koe i te tereina!
Hurry up, or you'll miss the train!
Statives with 'i' - i a, i te, i ngā
Ma wai koe e āwhina.
Who will help you?
Who will? - mā wai?
Inahea koe i haere ai ki te toa?
When did you go to the shop?
Asking 'when was?' When did something happen? - Nōnahea, inahea
Nōnahea koe i tunu ai i tēnei keke?
When did you cook the cake?
Asking 'when was?' When did something happen? - Nōnahea, inahea
Inahea koe i haere ati ai?
When did you go there?
Asking 'when was?' When did something happen? - Nōnahea, inahea
Inahea koe i mahi ai?
When did you work?
Asking 'when was?' When did something happen? - Nōnahea, inahea
Inahea koe i whakamutu ai i tō mahi?
When did you finish your work?
Asking 'when was?' When did something happen? - Nōnahea, inahea
Me hoki atu koe ki te kāinga, kei pukuriri tō māmā.
You had better go back now - your mum might get mad.
In case... - kei
He ātaahua atu ahau i a koe.
I am more beautiful than you.
Comparatives (better than...) - pai ake...
Kei noho koe ka haere!
Don't even think about leaving!
Don't even think about... - kei noho... ka...
Kia wātea mai koe, ka hui tāua.
When you are free, we will catch up.
When... - ka... ka; kia... ka
Kia mutu taku hui, ka waea atu ia ki a koe.
When I finish my meeting, I will call you.
When... - ka... ka; kia... ka
Ki te kore koe e whakaae, ka pōuri ahau.
If you don't agree, I will be sad.
If not... - ki te kore...
Haere mai koe ki konei kia kōrero ai tāua.
Come over here so we can talk.
In order to - kia... ai
Kia āta titiro ki te whakaahua, kia kite ai koe.
Look carefully at the picture so you can see.
In order to - kia... ai
Kuhu mai ki roto kia kore ai koe e makariri.
Come inside so that you don't get cold.
In order not to... - kia... kore ai
He aha koe i kore ai e horoi i ngā rīhi?
Why didn't you wash the dishes?
*Why didn't? - he aha i kore ai e?
He aha koe i kore ai e haere ki te mahi?
Why didn't you go to work?
*Why didn't? - he aha i kore ai e?
Nā te aha koe i haere ai?
For what reason did you go?
For what reason? - nā te aha ai?
Nā te aha koe i kai ai i te āporo?
For what reason did you eat the apple?
For what reason? - nā te aha ai?
Nā te aha koe i moe ai i te pō nei?
For what reason did you sleep tonight?
For what reason? - nā te aha ai?
Nā te aha koe i haere ai?
For what reason did you go?
For what reason? - nā te aha ai?
Nā te aha koe i tōmuri ai?
For what reason are you late?
For what reason? - nā te aha ai?
Nā te aha koe i kore ai e haere?
What is the reason why you didn’t go?
Why not? - nā te aha i kore ai?
Nā te aha koe i kore ai e kai i te āporo?
Why didn’t you eat the apple?
Why not? - nā te aha i kore ai?
Nā te aha koe i kore ai e moe i te pō nei?
Why didn’t you sleep tonight?
Why not? - nā te aha i kore ai?
Nā te aha koe i kore ai e haere?
What is the reason why you didn't go?
Why not? - nā te aha i kore ai?
Tēnā koe i tō whakamōhio mai.
Thanks for you telling me.
Ko taku hiahia kia mauria mai e koe he kūano tori.
I wish you would bring me a kitten.
Kia for second verb after a passive - kia
Me whara ai koe.
You could have hurt yourself.
This could have happened to you - Me... ai...
Me haere koe i a Hēmi, kaua i a Mikaere.
Go with Hēmi, not with Mikaere.
Not with someone, not at a place - kaua i...
Mō te whakararu i te tangata kāore he painga i a koe.
It's easy for you to piss people off.
No sweat to you... - Mō te... he painga i a koe...
Kei waiata koe!
Don't sing!
Kei... - Don't...
Kei kai koe!
Don't eat!
Kei... - Don't...
Kei te kai, kei te inu rānei koe?
Are you eating or drinking?
Or... - ...rānei
Kei te haere mai koe, kāore rānei?
Are you coming with us or not?
Or... - ...rānei
Nō konei rānei koe?
Are you from here or not?
Or... - ...rānei
Kei te haere mai koe rānei?
Are you coming with us or not?
Or... - ...rānei
Kei te kai rānei koe?
Are you going to eat or not?
Or... - ...rānei
Ka pau ana āu hua whenua, ka kai koe i tō purini.
When all your vegetables have been eaten, you will be able to eat your pudding.
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He aha koe e haere ai ki te hui?
Why will you go to the hui?
Why... now? - He aha... e... nei?
He aha koe e pēnā nei?
Why are you doing it like that?
Why... now? - He aha... e... nei?
He aha koe i kore ai e haere mai ki tōku whare?
Why didn't you come to my place?
Why didn't... - He aha... i kore... ai e
He aha koe e kore nei e moe?
Why aren't you sleeping?
Why aren't... - he aha... e kore nei e...
Kāore ā koe he hū hou?
Do you not have new shoes?
Do you not have any? - Kāore āu...
Ehara tēnei kiriata i te pai ki a koe?
Do you not like this movie?
I don't like... - Ehara... i te pai...
Ehara te rorohiko hou i te pai ki a koe?
Do you not like the new computer?
I don't like... - Ehara... i te pai...
Ehara tēnei pukapuka i te pai ki a koe?
Do you not like this book?
I don't like... - Ehara... i te pai...
Kāore koe e āhei te haere ki te pāti.
You are not allowed to go to the party.
Not allowed - kāore... e āhei
Kāore koe e āhei te inu wai.
You are not allowed to drink water.
Not allowed - kāore... e āhei
Kāore koe e āhei te mātakitaki i te pouaka whakaata.
You are not allowed to watch TV.
Not allowed - kāore... e āhei
I hiakai koe.
You were hungry.
Food wanting, food sick - hiakai, hiamoe
Ka tino hiakai koe.
You will be very hungry.
Food wanting, food sick - hiakai, hiamoe
Kei te tino hiakai koe.
You are very hungry.
Food wanting, food sick - hiakai, hiamoe
Ka kite au i a koe ā te pō nei.
I will see you tonight.
Kāhore rānei koe e haere ana?
Are you not going?
He aha te take i pēnei ai koe?
What is the reason you did this?
I rongo koe i tana kōrero?
Have you heard what he said.
Ko te toru o ō hokinga mai i te tuarongo, kei waho ahau o te tatau, māku e whakatuwhera te kuaha ka rere tika mai koe ki waho, ka tūtaki atu ai tāua i te kuaha.
The third time you go to the back of the house, I will be at the door, I will open the door, and you will jump right outside and then we will shut it.
Nā te aha koe i wehe atu ai?
What causes you to depart? (Why are you leaving?) (See 24.7.)
Kei te āhua ātaahua koe.
You are somewhat beautiful.
Tēnā koe!
Lit: there you are!
Nā wai koe i ako ki te kōrero pukapuka?
Who taught you to read? (By whom were you taught to read?)
Whakaaturia mai ki ahau taua mea e pai ai koe.
Show me that thing you will be pleased thereby
He aha koe i tangi ai?
Why did you cry?
Ahakoa haere koe ki hea, me mihi ki te mana whenua.
No matter where you go, you must acknowledge the people of the place.
Kua tutiku i a koe.
You have done it.
Kei te ora koe.
You are well.
Kei te mahara koe ki a au?
Do you remember me?
Tēnā ra, koe.
Greetings to you, yonder.
Ahakoa tae atu koe ki hea, me mihi ki te mana whenua.
Wherever you go, you should acknowledge the mana whenua.
Me he mea nāau te tamaiti, kua mōhio koe ki te roanga o tōona ingoa.
If the child was yours you would have known its full name.
Kei te haere koe ki korā.
You are going over there.
Kua kai parakuihi koe?
Have you had breakfast?
I hea koe inapō?
Where were you last night?
Kei te matekai koe.
You are starving.
Me i haere mai koe inanahi, kua tūtaki tāua.
If you had come yesterday we would have met.
He aha te mea i pīrangi koe?
What was it that you wanted?
Utu-a mai tō moni rēhita, ka kite ai koe.
Pay your registration fee and then you shall see.
Mā tēnei mahi au e kīia ai koe he tohunga.
By (through) this work of yours you will be called an expert.
Kei te āhua kaha koe.
You are somewhat strong.
Kua pō, me moe koe.
It's night, you'd better sleep.
Kei te hiainu koe.
You are thirsty.
Me i kore koe i hoki atu inanahi, kua tūtaki tāua.
If you had not gone back yesterday we would have met.
Nō nahea koe i tae mai ai? (time)
When did you arrive?
Kei te mokemoke koe.
You are lonely.
Ehara koe i te kaiako
You are not the teacher.
Kei te māharahara koe.
You are anxious.
Ki a koe te tahitahi i te mahau.
You sweep the verandah.
He aha koe i titiro mai ai ki au?
Why are you looking (why did you look) at me?
Kei te āhua mā koe.
You are somewhat clean.
Kei te pukumahi koe.
You are busy.
Ka kai koe tō tūtae!
You will eat your... tūtae.
Āhea koe haere ai?
When are you going?
Kei te haere koe ki hea a te Aranga?
Where are you going at Easter?
Kei te āwangawanga koe.
You are worried.
He aha koe I tangi ai.
Why were you crying.
A koe rānei!
You can talk! Talk about the pot calling the kettle black
Pēhea ana koe?
How are you?
Nā, me pōkai i a koe ki te taora.
Let's wrap you up in your towel.
Me kōrero atu koe.
You should speak to someone else.
He aha koe I tangi ai
Can either mean why were you crying crying
Ka whakamāroke au i a koe.
I'll dry you off.
Mehemea koe ki te whakawera i te wai, ka puta te korohuu
If you heat water, steam will appear
Kei te āhua mākū koe.
You are somewhat wet.
Kei te riri koe.
You are angry.
Me tuku au i a koe.
I'll let you go.
Ko tēwhea te kākahu, i whatua nā e koe?
Which is the cloak woven by you?
I te aha kē koe inanahi?
What were you doing yesterday?
Kia tūpato, kei māuiui koe.
Be careful, lest you get sick.
He aha koe i mahi ai i te kāinga?
Why were you working at home
He kaha atu koe i ahau.
You are stronger than me.
Kei te māngere koe.
You are lazy.
Ehara i a koe tēnei.
This is not yours.
ara, ka tae atu koe ki te awa
If you walk along that track, you will reach the river
He aha koe e haere atu ai?
Why will you go?
Ka kite ai koe, e tama, kei tēnā iwi ōna taniwha, kei tēnā ōna taniwha.
Therefore you can see, son, that each iwi has its own taniwha.
Kua kai pūhā koe?
Have you tried pūhā?
He aha koe ka haere atu ai.
But it's not.
Koia kei a koe.
Good on you. / You’re the one alright. / No flies on you alright. / Get you.
Kua mau koe te here.
You are held fast through being bound.
Kua oho mai koe.
You're awake.
Kia ora e Hera, kei te pēhea koe?
Hi, Sarah, how are you?
Me whakanoho au i a koe ki roto i te motokā.
I'd better sit you into the car.
Kei te wera koe.
You are hot.
Kia tūpato, kei wera koe.
Be careful you might get burnt.
He aha koe ā haere atu ai.
But that's not correct either.
Kua mau koe i a au te here.
You are held fast by me through being bound.
He pai ki a koe te raihi?
Do you like rice?
Kuhu atu koe, ka noho ki tō tūru.
Get in and sit on your carseat.
Kei te makariri koe.
You are cold.
Hoatu koe. Kāore au i te kuhu atu.ake nei.
You go (inside). I’m not going in.
Kaua koe e huri kē!
Don’t turn away!
Kua mau koe te here e au.
You are held fast through being bound by me.
Tēnā koe e Mahu, kei te pēhea koe?
Hello, Mahu, how are you?
Ākene koe i a au!
Watch it or else!
He aha koe tē kōrero mai ai?
Why did you not speak to me?
Tēnā koe, kei te pēhea a Tawa?
Hello, how is Tawa?
Kei te mau i a koe tō tātua?
Have you got your seatbelt on?
Ahakoa tae atu koe ki hea, me mihi ki te mana whenua
Wherever (no matter where) you go, you should acknowledge the mana whenua
Ko koe te mea tika.
You are the right person.
E aha ana koe?
What are you doing?
Mā taku pāpā koe e āwhina.
My dad will help you.
He tangata pēnei i a koe nei
Someone like you
Kua ahatia koe?
What has been done (to) you?
Whakapaipai i a koe!
Make yourself look pretty!
He pai ki a koe tōku tūru hou?
Do you like my new chair?
Mōhio koe ki a Pita?
Do you know Pita?
Kua kai rēwana koe?
Have you eaten rēwana?
Ko koe te tohunga, māna e hanga te whare.
You are the expert who will build the house.
Kua oti i a koe tō mahi kāinga te tuhi?
Have you finished writing your homework?
Koia nei te wairua o te kōrero kia tino whakapau kaha koe i ngā wā katoa.
This is the essence of this proverb to expend all of your ability all the time.
Kua kite anoo koe i te taraute pee·raa te nui i taana e koorero raa?
Have you ever seen a trout as big as he described?
Me kōrero koe ki tētahi kaiako.
You had better talk to a tutor.
Me noho tonu mai koe kia oti rā anō te mahi.
You have to stay here right up until the job is finished.
Koia kei a koe mō te kōrero Māori!
You're great at speaking Māori!
Kia maumahara koe, kei te ako tahi tātou.
Remember, we are all learning together.
Ko koe anoo koa a Whakataū.
You are indeed Whakataū.
Āhea koe haere mai ai ki te whare?
When are you coming to the house?
Tēnā rā koe.
Thank you.
I whānau mai koe i hea?
Where were you born?
He aha koe *i* katakata ai?
What has happened to cause you to laugh?
I pakeke ake koe i hea?
Where did you grow up?
Kua mau koe.
You are held fast.
Me haere koe.
You had better go (You must go).
Takihitu aku whakamoemiti ki a koe i te rā tahi (Psalm 119:164)
Seven times a day do I praise thee
He mihi tēnei ki a koe.
This is an acknowledgement to you.
Kua kite koe i a Makere?
Have you seen Marg?
He māmā noa iho! Pēhea hoki koe?
Easy as! How about you?
Kāaore koe i wareware i a au. I wareware ahau i a koe.
I didn't forget you. You forgot me.
Ko koe te mātāmua?
Are you the eldest?
Kāore ahau whakamā i a koe.
I wasn't embarassed by you.
Āhea koe ka kai?
When will you eat?
Inahea koe i haere atu ai ki te tāone?
When did you go to town?
Me hopu e koe ngā hōiho.
You should (had best) catch the horses.
Ngā mihi manahau ki a koe.
Delighted greetings to you.
Kāore āku kī i ngaro i ahau. I ngaro ēnā i a koe.
I didn't lose my keys. You lost them.
Inahea koe i kōrero ai ki a ia?
When did you talk to her?
Nāu anō i kawe mai i a koe?
Did you bring yourself here (did you come of your own accord)?
Kei te pai koe?
At the moment, are you well?
He aha koe i haere mai i te rourou iti a Haere, te noho atu ai koe, i te tokanga nui a Noho?
Why did you come here for the short supplies of the traveller, instead of remaining at home with the plentiful provisions of the stay-at-home?
Kāore i ngaro āku kī i ahau. I ngaro ēnā i a koe.
I didn't lose my keys. You lost them.
Kua rongo koe?
Have you heard?
Kua mākona koe?
Have you been satisfied?
Ka mea ake rātou o te whare, ‘E koe e iri iho nei, kōrero iho rā!
The people in the house said, ‘You hanging up there, speak down to us!
i hea koe?
where were you?
Nei rā te mihi ki a koe.
Here indeed is my acknowledgement to you.
Kua timata koe?
Have you started?
Kua marū koe?
Have you been bruised?
I mōhio koe ki a Mere?
Did you know Mere?
Āhea koe hoki atu ai ki Ōtepoti?
When are you going back to Dunedin?
Kua kai koe?
Have you eaten?
Me tatari koe kia tae mai tōu whaea
You had best wait until your mother arrives.
Ka kite au i a koe.
I will see you.
Kei te māuiui koe?
Are you sick?
Kua reri koe?
Are you ready?
Ko ēhea ngā mea pai ki a koe?
Which ones do you prefer?
Koi mate noa au koe i a au i konei tonu, tē riro ai nā te hoariri
(I should be careful) so you don’t get killed by me here, instead of by the enemy
Kei te matemoe koe.
You are exhausted.
Kua kai hāngi koe?
Have you tried hāngi?
Kua kai tītī koe?
Have you ever tried mutton bird?
Nō reira, i whānau mai koe i Taranaki?
So, you were born in Taranaki?
Kua hoki koe?
Are you going home now?
Kua kai kōura koe?
Have you eaten crayfish?
Ko Hine-tītama koe matawai ana te whatu i te tirohanga.
You are like Hine-tītama, a vision at which the eyes glisten.
Hei akiaki, hei poipoi i a koe i tēnei hīkoi, i tēnei haerenga.
To encourage and nurture you on this journey, on this path.
Me i haere mai koe inanahi kua tuutaki taaua.
If you had come yesterday we would have met.
Kia ora rā koe.
Cheers to you.
Āhea koe hoki ai?
When are you returning?
Kei te hiawai koe.
You are thirsty.
He kaha koe ki tēnei mahi.
You're good at this work.
E noho koe ki te inu i tō tī.
You sit and drink your tea.
Me whakanui koe i tō huritau
You should celebrate your birthday.
Kia tūpato kei hinga koe!
Be careful lest you fall!
Me haere koe ki te toa.
You had better go to the shop.
Āhea koe e kōrero ai ki a Hēnare?
When will you talk to Hēnare?
Kei te matewai koe.
You are parched.
Ka rawe te pō nei e Pāora, ka nui ngā mihi ki a koe!
This was an excellent night Pāora, many thanks to you!
Me mau pötae koe.
You should wear a hat.
Ki te kore koe e whakaatu mai, e kore ahau e maatau.
If you don’t explain, I won’t understand.
Me kawe koe i taku kete!
You must carry my basket!
Kua motu koe i tō matimati.
You've cut your finger.
Kia tipu, kia puāwai, ko koe rā te mea nui, ā, mā te kaiako ngā wawata o te kaiako mō āna tauira.
Grow and flourish—you are the most important thing—and through the teacher are the teacher’s aspirations for their students.
He ātaahua ake ahau i a koe.
I am more beautiful than you.
Me kawe e koe taku kete!
My basket must be carried by you!
Ngā mihi matakuikui ki a koe.
Joyful greetings to you.
Ina haere mai koe aapopo me heke i taku kainga.
If (or when) you come tomorrow get off at my place.
Kei te oma koe.
At the moment, you are running.
Me i konei koe kua kite koe i a ia.
If you had been here, you would have seen him.
Ina kore koe e haere mai ka haere au ki te hīi.
If you don’t come I will go fishing.
Ina haere mai koe āpōpō, me heke i taku kāinga.
If or when you come tomorrow, get off at my place.
E tuhi ana koe i te aha
What are you writing?
Kei te hūmārie koe.
You are humble.
Kua tūtaki koe ki a ia?
Have you met her?
Kua mutu i a koe tāu mahi?
Have you finished your work?
Ina kore koe e haere mai, ka haere au ki te hī.
If you don’t come, I will go fishing.
Ka kōrero koe ki a wai
Who will you talk to?
Kei muri mātou i a koe.
We (they and I) are behind you.
Ngā manaakitanga o te wāhi ngaro ki a koe.
Celestial blessings to you.
Kei te hiahia koe ki te haere?
Do you want to go?
I āhua pai koe.
You were somewhat good.
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.
E hoa, kia mahara koe ki ahau ina haere atu koe ki Ingarangi.
Friend, remember me when you go to England.
Pēhea koe? Tokohia kei roto i tō whānau?
What about you? How many in your family?
Kei te hiahia au kia haere koe!
I want you to go!
Ka āhua pai koe.
You will be somewhat good.
Rite tonu koe ki tō Pāpā ki te whaikōrero.
You're just like your dad at making speeches.
Kei te pēhea koe?
How are you? (literally, What condition are you in?)
Kei te titiro koe ki te aha
What are you looking at?
Ka mate koe i te kai hikareti.
You will become dead/sick by smoking.
Hei āpōpō, ka ora ake koe.
You'll feel better tomorrow.
I āhua ora koe.
You were somewhat well.
Rite tonu tērā whakaputa mōhio ki a koe ki te whakautu pātai.
That know-it-all is just like you at answering questions.
E whiti koe ki rāwāhi, me haere tonu atu koe.
When you reach the other side keep straight on.
Inā tae mai koe, ka kai ai tātou.
When you get here, we’ll have a meal.
Kei te whakamā koe.
You are embarrassed.
Kua eke waka koe?
Have you been on a waka?
Kei te hiahia au kia koe i ō huawhenua!
I want you to eat your vegetables.
Ka kite anō i a koe!
See you again!
Ka āhua ora koe.
You will be somewhat well.
Rite tonu koe ki te hōiho ki te oma.
You're just like a horse at running.
Kei te kimi koe i te aha
What are you seeking (looking for)?
He ātaahua koe!
You are beautiful!
I āhua hiakai koe.
You were somewhat hungry.
30.42 Kei te aha koe? 87
30.43 Pronunciation of kei 87
Kei te harikoa ahau, engari, kei te mauiui koe.
I am happy but you are sick.
He tino ātaahua koe!
You are very beautiful!
Me haere atu koe ki te wharenui.
You had better go to the meeting house.
Kei te hōhā koe.
You are annoyed.
I āhua matekai koe.
You were somewhat starving.
E hia ngā ika a mau i a koe?
How many fish did you catch?
Me kōrero koe ki a ia kia mōhio ai ia.
*You* should talk to him so that *he* knows.
Nō hea koe?
A person’s home place or affiliation
Mōhio koe ki a Tāwhaki?
You know Tāwhaki?
Ko au, ko koe, ko tāua.
You, me, us.
Kei te hiahia koe ki te mōhio?
Do you want to know?
I āhua hiainu koe.
You were somewhat thirsty.
I pakeke koe i hea?
Where did you grow up?
Kei te mārama koe?
Do you understand?
Ka āhua hiainu koe.
You will be somewhat thirsty.
He tino nui te āporo e kai nā koe.
The apple you are eating is very big.
I āhua ngenge koe.
You were somewhat tired.
Rite tonu koe ki tō Pāpā te hūmarie.
You are just as kind as your dad.
He tino nui te āporo e kainga nā e koe.
The apple being eaten by you is very big.
Ka āhua ngenge koe.
You will be somewhat tired.
Rite tonu tērā whakaputa mōhio ki a koe te whakahīhī.
That know-it-all is just as conceited as you.
Kīhai rānei koe i haere ki te kura?
Did you not go to school?
Kei te tino hūmārie koe.
You are very humble.
I āhua hiamoe koe.
You were somewhat sleepy.
Rite tonu koe ki te hōiho te pakari.
You are just as strong as a horse.
I ora au i a koe.
I have been made well by you.
Ma wai koe e āwhina?
Who will help you?
Kei te āhua hūmārie koe.
You are somewhat humble.
Ka āhua hiamoe koe.
You will be somewhat sleepy.
E mōhio ana au ki te tangata e kōrero nā koe.
I know the person you are talking about.
He aha koe i karanga ai ki a au?
Why did you call me?
Kua kite koe i a Niko?
Have you seen Niko?
I āhua mokemoke koe.
You were somewhat lonely.
Kei te hiahia koe ki te tī, ki te kawhe rānei?
Would you like a tea or coffee?
Me piri koe ki tōu ope.
You must stick to your party.
E hia ngā waiata e mōhio ana koe?
How many songs do you know?
Ka mea atu ki a ia, ‘He aha koe e tangi nā?
Why are you weeping?
I āhua māuiui koe.
You were somewhat sick.
He tangata, he kiore rānei koe?
Are you a man or a mouse?
Ka kite + i a + koe + ā te + ata
See you in the morning.
E hia ngā waiata e mōhio nā koe?
How many songs do you know?
Ka āhua māuiui koe.
You will be somewhat sick.
Ākuanei koe i a au!
Hey, watch it!
I āhua māharahara koe.
You were somewhat anxious.
Kei hea koe e noho ana?
Where are you living?
He aha koe i haere mai?
Why have you come here?
Mā mātou koe e whakahoki ki Rotorua.
We will take you back to Rotorua.
tēnā koe e koro!
Hello sir!
Kei te tautoko au i a koe.
I support you.
Ka āhua māharahara koe.
You will be somewhat anxious.
Ākuanei ka tūtaki i a ia. Heoi anō, ahau tēnā, Aaron Henare. Ko taku tētahi ingoa poto, ko Matua Azza. Mehemea e hiahia ana koe ki te tuku te ingoa poto, Matua Azza, e pai ana ki ahau.
We’ll meet him shortly. Anyway, that is me, Aaron Henare. One of my short names is Matua Azza. If you would like to use my short name, that is fine with me.
He aha koe i haere mai i te rourou iti a Haere, tē noho atu ai koe i te tokanga nui a Noho?
Why did you come with the small basket of Traveller, instead of remaining with the large basket of Stay-at-home.
Kei te tino hōhā koe.
You are very annoyed.
I āhua pukumahi koe.
You were somewhat busy.
Kei te āhua hōhā koe.
You are somewhat annoyed.
Ka aha koe āpōpō?
What are you doing tomorrow?
Ka tuku īmera au ki a koe ā te pō nei.
I'll send an email to you tonight.
Ka āhua pukumahi koe.
You will be somewhat busy.
Me moata te tae atu + kei mahue koe i te pahi
Make sure to be on time, or you will miss the bus.
Whakaorangia koe, māua hoki.
Save yourself, (and) us as well.
I āhua āwangawanga koe.
You were somewhat worried.
Ka āhua āwangawanga koe.
You will be somewhat worried.
Kāore rānei koe e haere ana?
Are you not going? And the answer will either be yes or no.
I aha koe i te ata o te Mane?
What did you do on Monday morning?
Kua haere koe ki tāwāhi?
Have you been overseas?
I āhua whakatā koe.
You were somewhat relaxed.
E noho koe me tō tī.
You sit with your tea.
Ehara rānei koe i te kaiako?
Are you not a teacher?
Ka āhua whakatā koe.
You will be somewhat relaxed.
Kaaore i maka·ia atu e koe te reta, nee?
You didn’t throw away the letter, did you?
Ka whakapai koe i tōu rūma?
Are you going to tidy your room?
I āhua harikoa koe.
You were somewhat happy.
He tangata kai paipa koe, eehara raanei?
Are you a smoker, or not?
Ka whakapai rānei koe i tōu rūma?
Are you it are you not high to tidy you room?
Rite koe ki tērā pēpī.
You are like that baby.
Ka āhua harikoa koe.
You will be somewhat happy.
Rite tonu koe ki tērā pēpī.
You are just like that baby.
Ki te kore koe e whakaatu mai, e kore ahau e mātau.
If you don’t explain, I won’t understand.
Haere mai kia kite au i a koe.
Come here so I can see you.
E pai ana koe kia haere au hei hoa mōu?
Are you willing for me to go as (a) companion for you?
Nā mātou koe i whakahoki ki Rotorua
We took you back to Rotorua
I āhua riri koe.
You were somewhat angry.
He aha koe i hoki mai ai?
Why did you return?
Me tiaki koe i tō tinana.
You should look after your body.
Ka aha koe ā te pō nei?
What are you doing tonight?
Ka āhua riri koe.
You will be somewhat angry.
He āwhā te take i tōmuri ai koe.
A storm was the reason why you were late.
He aha koe tē haere ai?
Why did you not go?
Kei te ako koe.
You are learning.
I hoatu koe i te koha ki a wai?
To whom did you give the koha?
Heoi anō. A koe?
So so. And you?
Ka aha koe ā te mutunga wiki nei?
What are you doing this weekend?
I āhua māngere koe.
You were somewhat lazy.
Ka noho au ki konei hei whakarongo ki a koe.
I will stay here to listen to you.
Rite tonu koe ki te ika ki te kauhoe.
You are just like a fish when it comes to swimming.
I ora koe.
You were well.
Ka āhua māngere koe.
You will be somewhat lazy.
Rite tonu koe ki a Rangi.
You are just like Rangi.
Kaua koe e kōrero pēnā.
Don’t you talk like that.
Kei te hiainu koe?
Are you thirsty?
He tangata pono koe.
You are an honest person.
I āhua pukuriri koe.
You were somewhat grumpy.
Me āta haere koe.
You had better go carefully.
Ko tōku tūmanako tēnei, kia hoki ora koe ki tō whaea.
This is my hope, that you should return safely to your mother.
Kei te hīkoi koe.
You are walking.
Rite tonu ahau ki a koe.
I am just like you.
Kei hea koe?
Where are you?
Ka hiakai koe.
You will be hungry.
I āhua pōuri koe.
You were somewhat sad.
Rite tonu koe ki a wai?
Who are you just like?
Ina kore koe e tūpato, ka taka koe.
If you’re not careful, you’ll fall!
Ka mea a Tinirau ki a Ngae, ‘Ākuanei koe te tae ai ki tō kāinga.
Soon you will reach your home.
I matekai koe.
You were starving.
Ka āhua pōuri koe.
You will be somewhat sad.
E noho koe ki te mātakitaki pouaka whakaata.
You sit to watch television.
Rite tonu koe ki tērā pēpī ki te tangi.
You are crying just like that baby.
Ko koe te tamahine a Tai, nē rā?
You're Tai's daughter, aren't you?
Ka matekai koe.
You will be starving.
Rite tonu koe ki tērā pēpī te pōuri.
You are sad just like that baby.
Me i kore koe e hāmama, kua kore mātou e mōhio i pēnā koe.
If you hadn’t spoken up, we would not have known that you thought that.
He aha koe te haere ai ki mua ki.te ārahi?
Why did you go in front to lead?
Kei te kōrero koe.
You are speaking.
Kua mārama koe ki te pātai?
Have you understood the question?
Ka āhua wera koe.
You will be somewhat hot.
Anei he pukapuka hei āwhina i a koe.
Here's a book to help you.
Me i kore koe, kua hinga te kaupapa.
If it weren’t for you, the whole matter would have collapsed.
Engari ka karangatia koe, haere whakamua.
Instead, when you are called, go forward.
I āhua makariri koe.
You were somewhat cold.
Kei te pīrangi koe i tō moenga?
Are you wanting your bed?
Rite tonu koe ki tō māmā te ātaahua.
You are beautiful just like your mother.
He tere nōu e wini ai koe.
You are swift therefore you will win.
Kei te pai koe, nē rā?
You're okay, aren't you?
Kei a koe aku hū?
Have you got my shoes?
Ka āhua makariri koe.
You will be somewhat cold.
Kei te harikoa koe, nē, Rangi?
You're happy aren't you, Rangi?
Kei a koe aku kī?
Have you got my keys?
Ka ngenge koe.
You will be tired.
Kei te ngenge koe, nē rā, Honi?
You're tired, aren't you, Honi?
Kei a koe taku pukapuka?
Have you got my book?
I hiamoe koe.
You were sleepy.
Āwhea koe tapahi ai i te pātītī?
When will you mow the lawn?
Kua mate koe i a au.
You have been beaten by me.
Kāore koe i te ngenge
you are not tiring.
Me kōrero atu koe ki tō pāpā.
You should talk to your father.
Ākuanei koe whakarere ai i a au.
Soon you will leave me.
Kāore. Ka haere koe?
No. Are you going?
A ēhea mārama koe ka haere ki Tonga?
Which months will you be in Tonga for?
He tino pai hoki koe.
You're very good.
Ka hiamoe koe.
You will be sleepy.
Kei te haere koe.
You are going.
I hea koe i te tangi o te pīpīwharauroa?
Where were you when the shining cuckoo sang?
I mokemoke koe.
You were lonely.
Ko te pātainga iho a Tama, ‘E Tū, kei te ora tonu koe?
Tū, are you still alive?
Ākuanei au ka mahue i a koe.
Soon you will abandon me.
I aha koe i te mutunga wiki? He pai tō āhua!
What did you do in the weekend? You look great!
Ka mokemoke koe.
You will be lonely.
Kua rite koe?
you're ready?
Kia tū koe ki te kōrero, me mihi ki te whare, ki te marae, ki te hunga mate, ki te tangata whenua
When you stand to speak, you should acknowledge the house, the marae, the deceased and the hosts
I māuiui koe.
You were sick.
Kāore anō koe kia rite
you're not ready yet.
Kātahi nā te tamaiti mōhio, ko koe.
What a clever child you are.
Kei te hiahia koe.
You are wanting.
Tika tonu! Pēhea hoki koe?
True! What about you?
Kei te kōrero Māori koe.
You're speaking Māori.
Kia kōmuhu koe.
Whisper.
Kei runga noa atu koe.
You're the best.
I māharahara koe.
You were anxious.
Haere mai koe ki konei kia kore ai koe e mākū.
Come over here so that you don't get wet.
Whū! Kei a koe mō te ako reo, e hoa.
You're awesome at learning languages mate.
E kore ia e āhei te kī atu ki a koe.
He will not be able to tell you.
Me hoki mai koe ināianei, kia kore ai tō māmā e pukuriri.
You had better come back now so your mum doesn't get angry.
Tēnā koe e Mere.
Hello Mere.
Tēnā rā koe e koro.
Hello elder.
I pukumahi koe.
You were busy.
Ka pai ki te tūtaki i a koe!
Nice to meet you!
Nā wai koe i ako ki te mahi whakairo?
Who taught you to carve?
A koe?
And you?
Ka aha koe ā Te Aranga?
What will you do for Easter?
Haere koe hei kaituki i tā tātou waka.
Go and be the chanter for our canoe.
Ka pukumahi koe.
You will be busy.
Me haere koe ki te tari ka tuhi ai i te pūrongo.
You should go to the office and then write the report.
Kei te inu koe.
You are drinking.
Kia ora e hoa. Pai te tutaki i a koe.
Hi mate. Nice to meet you.
Kia noho puku koe.
Sit quietly.
Kāti, e mea ana koe ko Ponga hei ariki mōu?
Then are you saying Ponga is to be your lord?
I āwangawanga koe.
You were worried.
Kia oti te pūrongo i a koe, ka whāki ai ki te kaiwhakawā.
When you have finished the report then you can show it to the judge.
Kia ora e hoa, i aha koe mō Te Aranga?
Hi friend, what did you do for Easter?
Kei te mahi huna koe?
Are you being sneaky?
Ka kati·a e koe te wini inaa haere mai a wai?
You will close the window when who comes?
E Mere, kei a koe aku kī?
Mere, have you got my keys?
I whakatā au. Me koe? I haere koe ki hea?
I relaxed. And you? Where did you go?
I whakatā koe.
You were relaxed.
I kati·a e koe te wini i te haere·nga mai o wai?
You closed the window when who came?
Ina kite koe i a ia, me mihi.
When you see her say hullo for me.
Kei te kai koe.
You are eating.
E hoa e, titiro! Kei mua i a koe!
Jees mate, look! It's right in front of you!
He kino kē koe!
You are too much!
Mehemea ki te wareware i a wai te whaangai te ngeru ka riri·a e koe a wai?
If who forgets to feed the cat, you’ll be angry with them?
Nāku koe e ako nei.
It is because of me that you are learning.
Āpōpō ka tae koe ki te kāinga.
You will reach home tomorrow.
I harikoa koe.
You were happy.
Kaua e piki rākau kei taka koe!
Don’t climb trees lest you fall!
Kia āta kai, kei rāoa koe.
Eat slowly or you’ll choke.
E haere ana koe ki hea?
Where are you going (now)?
Mōhio ana koe it ia?
Do you know her?
He aha koe i haere ai ki a ia?
Why did you go to her?
(I pēnei koe i taua take
You did/said/thought this for that reason
A koe/me koe?
And you?
I haere koe ki tēhea pāparakauta?
Which pub did you go to?
I riri koe.
You were angry.
Rite tonu koe ki tō mama.
You are just like your mother
Kei te moe koe.
You are sleeping.
Kei runga noa atu koe!
You're on to it!
Ka riri koe.
You will be angry.
Ko Patuaka te tangata e kite ai koe.
Patuaka is the man whom you will see.
Kei te mōhio koe ki tō whakapapa?
Do you know your family tree?
I māngere koe.
You were lazy.
Me haere koe ki te tākuta, nā te mea he wera rawa koe!
You should go to the doctor because you are really hot!
Ko Patuaka te tangata e kitea ai koe.
Patuaka is the man by whom you will be seen.
Ka māngere koe.
You will be lazy.
Kua mau koe!
You've been caught!
He aha te mea nui i kite naa koe?
What is the big thing that you saw?
Kua rongo koe i te manu e waiata ana i te ata?
Have you heard the bird that is singing in the morning?
Kua oti ngā rīhi te horoi e koe?
Have you finished washing the dishes, are the dishes done through having been washed by you?
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koe.
Warm greetings to you.
I pukuriri koe.
You were grumpy.
Kei te pēhea koe, e koro?
How are you, grandfather?
Kei te noho koe.
You are sitting.
He pēhea a Whakatū ki a koe?
What do you think of Nelson?
Me kōrero koe ki tō māmā
You should talk to your mother
Kei a koe mō te rūkahu!
You're the one for talking rubbish.
I pōuri koe.
You were sad.
Tēnā koe, e te ranatira!
Greetings to you, chief!
Rā whānau ki a koe.
Happy Birthday to you.
Ko koe tērā?
Is that you?
Kei runga koe i te ara tika.
You're on the right path.
Hari huritau ki a koe.
Happy Birthday to you.
I wera koe.
You were hot.
I hoatu e koe te pukapuka ki a wai?
To whom did you give the book?
Ko koe anake ka haere.
Only you will go.
Mā tō Māoritanga koe e kīa ai he tangata
It is because of your Māoritanga that you will be called a person
Ka oti i a koe te mahi nā i te rā nei?
Will you finish that job today?
Me ako koe.
You should study.
Hoake tāua kia kite koe i taku matenga.
Let us both go on so that you can see my death.
Kei te ngenge koe?
Are you tired?
I makariri koe.
You were cold.
Kua ngaro i a koe too pukapuka me too aha?
You’ve lost your book and what?
Me pānui koe i tēnei pukapuka
You should read this book
No hea Māwhera koe?
(Where are you from? I’m from Greymouth.)
Kei te pīrangi koe ki te pukapuka?
Do you want a book?
Ka makariri koe.
You will be cold.
Kua ora mātou i a koe.
We have been saved by you.
He aha koe i te hōatu ai i taku moni ki te pēke?
Why did you not give my money to the bank?
Engari Tania, ko koe rāku tuahine!
But Tania, you are my sister! (speaker is male)
Kua tae atu koe ki...
Have you been to...
Kua hōhā au i a koe.
I'm fed up with you.
E piirangi ana koe ki a Tuu, ki a wai raanei?
You want Tu or who?
He tuakana koe nōku.
You are a senior relative of mine.
Nōnahea koe i kai ai?
When did you eat?
Kua tae ā-tinana atu koe ki...
Have you been, in person, to...
Kei te hiamimi koe?
Do you need a mimi?
Me whakatā koe.
You need to rest.
Ka kite anō i a koe.
See you again.
Mā whea ake koe kake ake ai e Whiro?
Where did you climb up, Whiro?
Me kōrero koe ki a rāua
You had better talk to them
He aha koe i tangi *ai*?
Why did you cry?
Pēnei au i te moe koe.
I thought you were asleep.
Me paraihe koe i ō makawe.
You should brush your hair.
Ko koe hei muri, hei whakataki i a au.
You will be behind, to safeguard me.
Ka pai ki te tūtaki i a koe.
It is good to meet you.
Kāore koe i te whakarongo
you are not listening.
Mā wai koe e āwhina?
Who will help you?
Rite tonu koe ki te poaka ki te kai
You’re just like a pig at eating
Pēnei koe kei konei, engari i reira au.
You thought it was here, but I was there.
Mā ngā tama koe e āwhina.
The boys will help you.
Nāku koe i harikoa *ai*.
It is because of me that you are happy.
He rite tonu koe ki a au.
You are the same as me.
I mea atu rā hoki ahau ki a koe kua whakapuaretia e ia te kēti ki a tātou.
I told you he would open the gate for us.
Kei taka koe!
Don’t fall down!
He rere kē koe i a au.
You are different from me.
Kei whakaoho koe i te pōtiki!
(Take care) you do not startle the baby!
I mōhio ahau e haere mai ana koe i tēnei rā.
I knew you would come today.
Haere mai tāua kia kite koe i ngā puna wai e rua.
Let us two go so that you may see the two springs of water.
Kua horoi koe?
Have you had a wash?
Āwhea koe wehe ai?
When do you leave?
E oho, Tamahae!
The addressee may also precede, in which case some speakers require e koe for ‘you
E kore koe e pai kia haere au ki tōu kāinga?
Wouldn’t you like me to come to your place?
Ko koe te manuhiri.
You are the visitor.
Kei a koe mō te waiata.
You're a great singer.
E tuu, koe!
Stand, you!
E koe, e manu, i runga i te rangi, tēnei whakarongo mai!
Oh bird, up in the sky, now then, listen to me!
Mā te aha e mate ai te atua i a koe?
How could you kill a god?
Kia ora e hoa, ko wai koe?
Hi friend, who are you?
Tēnā koe, ko Tāne ahau.
Hello, I am Tāne.
Kei te haere koe ki te aha?
What are you going (off somewhere) to do?
Tēnā koe Tāne, ko Aroha tōku ingoa.
Hello Tāne, my name is Aroha.
Me kōrero koe ki a ia
you had better talk to her
Kei whara koe!
Be careful not to get hurt! — Biggs.
Kei mua i a koe!
In front of you!
Kei te haere koe ki whea?
Where are you going?
Me haere atu koe!
You should go
Kei a koe te muku?
Have you got the cloth?
Whai·a e koe te maatauranga!
Pursue knowledge, you!
Ā hea koe haere ai ki Ākarana?
When will you go to Auckland?
Me kōrero mai anō koe.
You’d better speak to me again.
Āe, ki a koe hoki.
Yes, you too.
E hia te moni e pīrangi ana koe?
How much money do you need?
Me whai e koe te maatauranga
You should pursue knowledge
I taraiwatia te motokā e koe.
The car was driven by you.
He aha koe tē noho ai ki te kāinga?
Why didn’t you stay at home?
Ka haere ana koe, ka mahue pani mātou.
If you go we will be left like orphans.
E noho koe!
You sit down!
Ki te kore e taea e koe, waiho mā tētahi kē atu e whakatutuki.
If you cannot manage it, leave it for someone else to complete.
Nōnāhea koe i hoki mai ai i Pōneke?
When did you return from Wellington?
Tēnā koe.
Hello.
Kia toa koe e hoa.
Be strong friend.
Mā hea koe haere mai ai?
How did you get here?
Me mahara koe ki ngā tonotono a ō tūpuna.
You must remember the instructions of your ancestors.
Kei te āwhina au i a koe.
I am helping you.
Kei te tākaro koe i ēnei rā whakatā?
Are you playing sports this weekend?
Kei te āhua pai koe.
You are somewhat good.
Kua māuiui koe.
You are sick (that is, have become sick).
Kei te āhua ora koe.
You are somewhat well.
Ka māuiui koe.
You were sick.
Kei te āhua hiakai koe.
You are somewhat hungry.
Kei noho koe ka koorero parau
You must never tell lies!
Nē? I aha koe?
Really? What did you do?
Kei te āhua matekai koe.
You are somewhat starving.
Haere koe ki te horoi i oo ringa!
Go and wash your hands!
Ka hoatu ahau i te pukapuka ki a koe.
I will give you the book.
A. Kei hea koe e noho ana
Where are you living?
He pai te kite i a koe.
Nice to see you.
Kei te āhua hiainu koe.
You are somewhat thirsty.
Me haere koe i kona ki konei.
You should go from where you are to where I am.
Ko te tangata tika, ko koe!
The right person is you!
He rawe te kōrero ki a koe.
Fantastic to talk to you.
Me horoi koe i ngā rīhi.
You should wash the dishes.
Kei te mōhio koe ki tōku hoa?
Do you know my friend?
He mīharo te whakarongo ki a koe.
Amazing to listen to you.
E mōhio ana koe ki te taima tika?
Do you know the right time?
He ātaahua te ako tahi me koe.
Beautiful learning with you.
Kei te āhua mokemoke koe.
You are somewhat lonely.
Kaitoa koe kia mate!
Serves you right that you were beaten.
Kei te mōhio koe ko wai te hoa tāne o Keiko?
Do you know who Keiko’s husband is?
Ka taea e koe te mahi toi?
Can you do art?
Kia kaha koe.
You be strong.
Kei te āhua māuiui koe.
You are somewhat sick.
Kei te mōhio koe ko wai ngā ingoa o ā rāua tamahine?
Do you know what (are) the names of their daughters?
Ka taea e koe te ruku kaimoana?
Can you dive for seafood?
He haumaru koe!
You're safe!
E maumahara ana ahau i whiu·a koe moo te haehae i roto i too pukapuka
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Mā Rangi koe e taraiwa mai i kōnā ki korā.
It will be Rangi who drives you from where you are to over there.
He tino ātaahua rawa atu koe!
You are absolutely stunning!
Ka taea e koe te kōrero Māori?
Can you speak Māori?
Kei te āhua pukumahi koe.
You are somewhat busy.
He pirihimana koe.
You are a police officer.
Tika tāu e hoa. I aha koe i te mutunga wiki?
You are right! What did you do in the weekend?
Kei te āhua āwangawanga koe.
You are somewhat worried.
He kaimahi pukumahi koe.
You are a hard worker.
Kaua koe e haere i raro i te arawhata!
Do not walk under the ladder!
Ki te kore koe e haere, kāhore hoki ahau e haere.
If you won’t go, I won’t go either.
Ka taea e koe, mahia atu!
You can do it, give it a go!
Kei te mōhio koe ki te ngaringari a motu?
Do you know the national anthem?
I hea koe i te tangihanga o te riroriro?
Where were you when all the work was being done?
Tēnā koe e hoa.
Hello friend.
Kei te āhua harikoa koe.
You are somewhat happy.
Kei te āhua riri koe.
You are somewhat angry.
Ka taea au te whakaoho e koe ā te whitu karaka?
Are you able to wake me at 7 o’clock?
A koe anō?
And how are you?
Kia ora e koe!
May you be well!
Ko koe te tamāhine a Hera.
You are the daughter of Hera.
Ā hea koe haere ai?
When will you go?
Me waiata pēnei koe: Hari huritau ki a koe!
You should sing like this: happy birthday to you!
Kei muri ahau i a koe.
I am behind you.
E kore rawa koe e wareware.
You will never be forgotten.
Whanga noa mai nei au ki a koe, tē hohoro ake.
I waited a long time for you there, but you didn’t come.
Kei te āhua pōuri koe.
You are somewhat sad.
Kei mua koe i ahau.
You are in front of me.
Kei te mākū koe.
You are wet.
Kei te āhua wera koe.
You are somewhat hot.
Kei mua koe i a au.
You are in front of me.
Pēhea koe i tēnei rā?
How are you today?
Kei te āhua makariri koe.
You are somewhat cold.
Me tū teitei koe pērā i te tōtara.
You should stand tall like the tōtara tree.
Nāku te toki + e whakakoi nā e koe.
The axe you are sharpening there belongs to me.
E tama, i te aha koe?
Boy, what were you doing?
He paru rawa koe.
You're really dirty.
Ka waiata koe pērā i a Ed Sheeran.
You sing like Ed Sheeran.
Ka haere koe ki te tāone, kimi mahi ai.
You will go to town to find work.
I aha koe inanahi?
What did you do yesterday?
Tēnā koe, e noho mai nā i Ākarana.
Hello to you who will in Auckland.
Kei te aha koe?
What are you doing?
Whakamahia ngā kupu, kīanga, whakataukī, kīwaha i ako ai koe i tēnei akoranga.
Use words, phrases, proverbs and idiom you have learnt in this course.
Kei te aroha ahau *ki* a koe.
I love you.
Tukua mai e koe he ngākau hōu!
(You) send us new hearts!
Kei te kaha koe.
You are strong.
Kia kaua koe e whakahoahoa ki a Kūkara hei whakamāori i ō rerenga.
Do not use Google Translate.
ko wai koe?
who are you?
Tēnā koe Whaea.
Hello Ma'am.
Āwhea koe waiata ai?
When will you sing?
Peti, māku koe e tohutohu ki te mahi keke mā te ringa tonu.
Peti, I will teach you to make a cake entirely by hand.
He pono tāku e kōrero nei ki a koe.
Is true my saying to you (literally).
Kei te pēhea koe e koro?
How are you grandad?
Āhea koe kai ai?
When will you eat?
He tangata kai paipa koe, ehara rānei?
Are you a smoker, or not?
Kei te mā koe.
You are clean.
He aha koe e haere nei?
Why are you going?
He aha koe e hīkoi pēnā nei?
Why are you walking like that?
He aha koe e haere ai?
Why will you go?
He aha koe i kōrero pēnā ai?
Why did you speak like that?
Ko tēnei te hōtēra e noho ai koe.
This is the hotel where you will stay.
Kei te makariri koe?
Are you cold?
Āwhea koe peka mai ai?
When will you pop in?
He aha koe i pēnā ai?
Why are you being like that? Why do you think that?
Ko tēnei te hōtēra i noho ai koe.
This is the hotel where you stayed.
He aha koe i patu ai i a ia?
Why are you hitting him?
Kei mate koe!
Don’t get killed! Look out!
Kei te kimi koe i te aha?
What are you looking for?
He taraiwa tekehi koe?
Are you a taxi driver?
Kei te hiahia haere koe ki hea, ki tāwāhi?
Do you want to go to where, overseas?
Rawe e hoa, koia kei a koe!
Great, love. You are onto it.
I tino pai koe.
You were very good.
Āta kai, kei rāoa koe.
Eat carefully or slowly, so that you don't choke.
Āwhea koe tapahi ai i te pātītī?
When will you cut the grass/lawn?
Kei te kite au i a koe.
I see you.
Pai noa, me haere koe ki te tiki i ngā tamariki ki te kura i nāianei tonu.
All good, you should go get the kids now.
Ka tino pai koe.
You will be very good.
He aha koe e noho nei i roto i te waiariki?
Why are you sitting in the hot pool?
Kia āta haere kei hinga koe.
Go carefully, lest you fall.
Haere kē koe, haere ia.
You went one way; he went the other.
Kei te kite koe i a au.
You see me.
Ko koe anō koa a Whakatau.
You indeed are Whakatau.
I tino ora koe.
You were very well.
Ki te kore koe e kai, ka matekai koe.
If you don't eat, you will be hungry.
Kāore koe i te hokomaha.
You are not at the supermarket.
Me tango kē koe i tēnei.
Take this one instead.
Kua ako koe i tēnei rā?
Did you learn anything today?
Kua kai kina koe?
Have you eaten kina?
Roa ake koe i ahau.
You are taller than me.
Ka tino ora koe.
You will be very well.
Ki te kore koe e māuiui āpōpō, ka haere koe ki te kura.
If you're not sick tomorrow, you will go to school.
Kei hinga koe!
Don’t fall!
Kei te haere koe ki raro.
You are going down.
I tino hiakai koe.
You were very hungry.
Me karanga atu koe ki a ia
you had better call to him
Ka kite i a koe āpōpō.
See you tomorrow.
Ki te māuiui koe āpōpō, me noho koe ki te kāinga.
If you are sick tomorrow, you should stay home.
Kei mōmona koe!
You’ll get fat!
E haere ana koe ki te hui?
Are you going to the hui?
Kei te pōuri koe?
Are you sad?
I tino matekai koe.
You were very starving.
Āhea koe horoi ai i ngā rihi?
When will you wash the dishes?
Ki te kai koe, me horoi ō rīhi.
If you eat, you should wash your dishes.
Kei whāia koe e te kurī.
You might be chased by the dog.
Ka hīkoi koe ia rā, ia rā?
Do you walk each and every day?
Kei te pēhea koe i tēnei rā?
How are you today?
Ki te kore koe e pai, ka moe wawe koe.
If you're not good, you'll go to bed early.
He aha koe tē haere mai ai?
Why didn’t you come?
Kei mate koe i ngā motokā rā!
You might be killed by those cars!
Kei te haere koe ki hea?
Where are you going?
Kei te tārere koe.
You are swinging.
I tino hiainu koe.
You were very thirsty.
Āta haere koe.
Go carefully or slowly.
Nā te aha koe i mākū ai?
What made you wet?
Kei mate koe i ngā motokā nā!
You might be killed by those cars!
Kei te riri koe?
Are you angry?
Kei te oho koe?
Are you awake?
Ka tino hiainu koe.
You will be very thirsty.
Haere atu, kei tangi i a koe te tamaiti nei!
Go away, you might make the child cry!
Mehemea ka huri koe i tō āhua hei rapu hoa, kāore koe e pono ki a koe anō.
If you change your nature to find friends you will not be true to yourself.
I a koe ōku kākahu hākinakina?
Did you have my sports gear?
I tino ngenge koe.
You were very tired.
E kōrero ana koe.
You are, were or will be talking
Kei patua e koe te tangata rā mō te kore take noa iho!
Don’t you beat that man for no reason at all!
Nā te aha koe i oho ai?
What caused you to wake up?
Pēhea hoki koe?
And how are you?
Kei a koe te tikanga.
It is up to you.
Kāore koe e kōrero ana.
You weren't, aren't or won't be talking.
Kei te harikoa koe?
Are you happy?
I tino hiamoe koe.
You were very sleepy.
Kei te mātakitaki koe i te aha?
What are you watching?
E karanga ana koe ki a wai
Who are you calling to?
Kei te kaha koe?
Are you strong?
Mōrena; kei te pēhea koe?
Morning, how are you?
Kei hea koe ināianei?
Where are you now?
I tino mokemoke koe.
You were very lonely.
Kua hoki mai koe i hea?
From where have you returned?
I titiro pēhea atu ia ki a koe?
How did he look at you?
Ka haere mai tēnei ki a Ihu i te pō, ka mea ki a ia, E Rapi, e mātau ana mātou i haere koe i te Atua hei kaiwhakaako, nā hoki e kore e taea e tētahi tangata ēnei mea e mea e whakarite, ki te kore koe i te Atua i a ia (John 3:2)
This man came to Jesus by night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you have come from God as a teacher; for no one could perform the signs that you do unless God were with him
Kāore tā tātou maheni i a koe?
Haven't you got our magazine?
Hei te ahiahi ka m,āminga e koe he mate wai tōu.
In the evening, you will pretend you are thirsty.
Ka tino mokemoke koe.
You will be very lonely.
He aha koe i tūreiti ai?
Why are you late?
I a koe taku honae, nē?
You had my wallet, didn't you?
I tino māuiui koe.
You were very sick.
Kei konei! Ka rawe koe hei karu mōku.
Here it is! You're an excellent set of eyes for me.
Ka nui ngā mihi ki a koe mōu i haere mai ki te tautoko i tēnei mahi
Thank you very much indeed for coming to support this activity
Kāore taku honae i a koe, nē?
You didn't have my wallet, did you?
Kei te mā koe?
Are you clean?
Ka tino māuiui koe.
You will be very sick.
I tino māharahara koe.
You were very anxious.
Tēnā koe i tō whakamārama mai.
Thanks for your explanation.
Ka taea e koe te keke te tunu0.
?Can you bake the cake?
ki a koe.
I love you.
Kei a koe tā tātou maheni?
...to this (you are swapping the tā tātou maheni and Kei a koe)
Kei te ora koe?
Are you well?
Tēnā koe; kei te pēhea?
Hello, how is it?
I tino pukumahi koe.
You were very busy.
Tēnā koe i tō pātai mai.
Thanks for you asking me.
Ka hoko koe i te motokā kahurangi, i te motokā whero rānei?
Will you buy the blue car or the red car?
Ka tino pukumahi koe.
You will be very busy.
Tēnā koe i tō mihi mai.
Thanks for acknowledging me.
Ka taea e koe tērā maunga te piki?
Can you climb that mountain over there?
Ka hoko rānei koe i te motokā whero?
Will you (or will you not) buy the red car?
Nā wai koe i āwhina?
Who helped you?
I tino āwangawanga koe.
You were very worried.
Tēnā koe i te kai.
Thanks for the food.
ko koe anō,
you, yourself
Ka taea au e koe te āwhina?
Can you help me?
Kei te pīrangi koe ki te parakuihi?
Do you want some breakfast?
Ka tino āwangawanga koe.
You will be very worried.
He mea e hiahia ana koe i te tāone?
Do you want something from the town?
Ka hoko koe i te motokā whero, kāore rānei?
Will you buy the red car or not?
Ko koe anō koa a Whakataū.
You are indeed Whakataū.
Kua kai koe i te pāua?
Have you eaten pāua?
I tino whakatā koe.
You were very relaxed.
Kei te tino pai koe.
You are very good.
Ka hoko koe i te motokā whero, kāore rānei, ina haere koe ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara?
Will you buy the red car or not when you go to Wellington?
Ka tino whakatā koe.
You will be very relaxed.
Kei te tino ora koe.
You are very well.
Me haramai koe ki.te kite i tō.mātou kōhanga.
You should come and see our nest.
Kei te tino mamae koe.
You are very hurt.
I tino harikoa koe.
You were very happy.
Ka hīkoi koe rānei ki te marae i te taha o Rangi ā te Tūrei?
Will you (or someone else) walk to the marae with Rangi on Tuesday?
Kei te mōhio koe ko wai tērā kōtiro?
Do you know who that girl is?
Hoko-na he pōtae hou kia ātaahua ai koe.
Buy a new hat so that you will look beautiful.
He tangata pēnā i a koe nā
Someone like you
Kua kai koe i te tītī?
Have you eaten mutton bird?
Ka tino harikoa koe.
You will be very happy.
Kei te tino matekai koe.
You are very starving.
I waea a wai ki a koe?
Who rang you?
Me koe anō tōna āhua.
He looks just like you.
Kei te pai āhau, ā, kei te pai koe.
I am good and you are good.
Ka hīkoi rānei koe ki te marae i te taha o Rangi ā te Tūrei?
Will you walk (or get there some other way) to the marae with Rangi on Tuesday?
E āhei i a koe te kōrero pukapuka.
You are capable of reading.
(E kimi ana koe i taua tangata
You are looking for that person
Nā, he ātaahua koe.
You look beautiful.
I tino riri koe.
You were very angry.
Kei te tino hiainu koe.
You are very thirsty.
Ka hīkoi koe ki te marae rānei i te taha o Rangi ā te Tūrei?
Will you walk to the marae (or somewhere else) with Rangi on Tuesday?
(Ka kite koe i te mahi
You will find the job
Kua kite koe i te tītī?
Have you seen the muttonbird?
Kei te tino ngenge koe.
You are very tired.
He aha koe *e* kai ai?
Why will you eat.
Ka hīkoi koe ki te marae i te taha o Rangi rānei ā te Tūrei?
Will you walk to the marae with Rangi (or someone else) on Tuesday?
(E hanga ana koe i te whare
You are building the house
Kei te tino whakamā koe.
You are very embarrassed.
Ko taku hiahia kia mauria mai e koe he kūao tori.
I wish you would bring me a kitten.
I tino māngere koe.
You were very lazy.
Kei te ora ahau, engari, kei te māuiui koe.
I am well, but you are sick.
Ka hīkoi koe ki te marae i te taha o Rangi ā te Tūrei rānei?
Will you walk to the marae with Rangi on Tuesday (or some other day)?
Kaua koe e whakarongo ki a ia.
Do not listen to him.
Kei mate koe i ngā motokā nā.
You might be killed by those cars.
Kei te hiakai koe, pēpi?
Do you want to have kai, baby?
Ka tino māngere koe.
You will be very lazy.
Ka aroha au ki a koe.
I love you.
I tino pukuriri koe.
You were very grumpy.
Kei te tino māuiui koe.
You are very sick.
E haere koe āpōpō.
You will go tomorrow.
He aha koe ɛ haere ai?
Why will you go?
(E mōhio ana koe ki ngā waiata
You know the songs
Kaua koe hei whakarongo ki a ia.
Don't listen to him.
Ka tino pukuriri koe.
You will be very grumpy.
Kei te tino māharahara koe.
You are very anxious.
E kore koe e haere āpōpō.
You will not go tomorrow.
He aha koe *e* haere ai?
And actually, it’s the same idea when we use ɛ in a command.
Kei te haere koe ki te whare pikitia ā te ahiahi nei, kei te tuhi rānei i tō tuhinga roa?
Are you going to the pictures tonight, or writing your essay?
Kei te tino ātaahua koe.
You are very beautiful.
Kua haere koe ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara?
Have you been to Wellington?
Hei te ahiahi ka māmingā e koe he mate wai tōu.
In the evening, you will pretend to be thirsty.
I tino pōuri koe.
You were very sad.
Kei te tino pukumahi koe.
You are very busy.
Me kōrero koe ki a Mere
You had better talk to Mere
Ka tino pōuri koe.
You will be very sad.
Kei te tino āwangawanga koe.
You are very worried.
Me kōrero koe ki te (tētahi) kaiako
You had better talk to a tutor.
Tena koa, kainga e koe tēnei wāhi?
Why don't you try this piece?
I tino wera koe.
You were very hot.
Kāorɛ koe e piki i te maunga.
You will not climb the mountain.
Mā tōu whaea koe e āwhina.
Your mother will help you.
Ka tino wera koe.
You will be very hot.
Kei te tino harikoa koe.
You are very happy.
I tino makariri koe.
You were very cold.
Nuku mai nei nā, kia whāwhā ahau ki a koe, e taku tama, ko taku tama tonu rānei koe, ko Ehau, kāhore rānei.
Come closer, son, so that I can feel you and be sure whether you are really my son Esau or not.
Taihoa koe ka tukuna ki te kura.
Presently you will be sent to school.
He tangata pai koe.
You are a good person.
Ka tino makariri koe.
You will be very cold.
Kei te tino māngere koe.
You are very lazy.
(E pai ana koe ki taua (mea)
You like that (thing)
Kei te tino kaha koe.
You are very strong.
Kia tino horo atu koe i tēnā.
You must run faster than that.
Kei te tino pukuriri koe.
You are very grumpy.
Kua koroua koe.
You have become an old man.
Kia huria koe ki tēnei taha?
Do you want this side too?
He aha koe i haere ai?
Why did you go?
Me haere atu rānei ia ki tōu kāinga, me haere mai rānei koe ki konei.
He could come to your house or you could come here.
Taihoa koe ka kite.
Wait and see.
(E kimi ana koe i taua (mea)
You are looking for that (thing)
Kei te tino wera koe.
You are very hot.
Kia ora Te Manaaki, kei te aha koe e hoa?
Hi, Te Manaaki, what are you doing friend?
Kua pātāi koe, nō reira, ka whakautu ahau.
You have asked, therefore I will answer.
Me turituri koe, me haere koe ki tō rūma, me haere atu rānei koe ki waho.
Either be quiet or go to your room or go outside.
Kua tokomauri koe.
You've hiccoughed.
Ka whakautu ahau nā te mea kua pātāi koe.
I will answer because you have asked.
E haere mai ana koe, kāore rānei?
Are you coming with me, or not?
Haere koe i te ara a Taihoa, kia tae ai koe ki Aua-atu.
Go by the road of By-and-by, arrive at nowhere.
Kei te tino mā koe.
You are very clean.
Koia kei a koe!
You're onto it! You got what it takes!
Hoatu / Hoatu koe / Hoatu kōrua / Hoatu koutou
You go on ahead. / You go first. / You go.
Kāore koe i kai i tō parakuihi?
Didn't you have your breakfast?
Ko koe anō!
You, yourself!
E whai i muri i a Rehua, kia kai ai koe i te kai.
Follow after Rehua so that you may eat.
Ko koe anō hoki tētahi i reira.
You also were one of those present.
Me tiki e koe i ngā rau o ngā rākau katoa, i ngā kiri, kia mōhio ai koe ki te āhua o te tōtara.
Fetch leaves from all the trees, and bark, so that you will know what the totara looks like.
Kei te tino mākū koe.
You are very wet.
Ko koe anō.
You yourself.
Kua kōrori koe i te kōhua?
Have you stirred the pot?
Ā hea koe (e) kōrero ai ki a Hēnare
When will you talk to Hēnare?
Kia tae mai koe, ka kai (ai) taatou
When you get here, well have a meal
Kua kai kānga wai koe?
Have you tried 'rottten corn'?
Kua patero koe?
Have you farted?
Kia taka pea koe i runga i te hōiho!
I hope you fall off the horse!
Kei te mākū koe?
Are you wet?
Kei a koe mō te...
You're the best at...
Inaa tae mai koe, ka kai ai taatou
When you get here we’ll have a meal
Ko tēwhea te kākahu i whatua nā e koe?
Which is the cloak woven by you?
Ā, ko koe te mātāmua?
Ah, you're the oldest?
Koirā anake te mahi e pahawa i a koe!
That's all you're good for!
E haere ana rānei koe ki te teihana?
Are you going to the station?
Nuku mai nei nā, kia whāwhā ahau ki a koe, e taku tama, ko taku tama tonu rānei koe, ko Ehau, kāhore rānei (Genesis 27:21)
Come closer, son, so that I can feel you and be sure whether you are really my son Esau or not.
Ehara i a koe tēnei whare.
This is not your house.
Ki te waiata koe, ka whakarongo ahau.
If you sing, I will listen.
Kua tikona e koe tōu kope.
You filled your nappy.
Ka whakarongo ahau, ki te waiata koe.
I will listen if you sing.
Kei whaia koe e te kurī.
You might be chased by the dog.
Kei mua te pōro i a koe.
The ball is in front of you.
E āwhina koe ahau i a Aria.
You are helping Aria.
I puta katoa mai tēnā i a koe?
Did all that come out of you?
E pēhea ana koe?
How are you?
Ko koe tonu!
You, yourself! — 138
Haere e oma kia puta ai koe.
Go, run, in order that you may escape.
Kei te āhua mamae koe.
You are somewhat hurt.
Kei te mātakitaki koe i te kēmu ā te pō nei?
Are you watching the game tonight?
Whakangaro atu koe!
Get lost!
Ha aha koe i kore ai e haere?
Why didn't you go?
Ka pai anō tō kati i te keti i muri i a koe?
Could you possibly shut the gate behind you?
Nōnahea koe i hoki mai ai i Pōneke?
When did you get back from Wellington?
Pēhea hoki koe? He tamariki āu?
How about you? Do you have any children?
Kaua koe e haere.
Don't go.
Nōnahea koe tae mai ai?
When did you arrive?
Ehara rānei koe i tōna tuakana?
Are you not his brother?
Ko koe te tohunga māna e hanga te whare.
You are the expert who will build the house.
Kei te āhua whakamā koe.
You are somewhat embarrassed.
Kei te mōhio koe ki a ia?
Do you know him?
