Maori

kia hohoro te ora is the Maori phrase for get well soon. This phrase is used to express your hope that someone recovers from an illness or injury quickly.

In Māori, “good morning everyone” is said as mōrena koutou.

The English word ‘and’ is expressed in Maori using the forms me or a. Both forms are used as conjunctions to connect similar words or phrases.

The English phrase “I miss you” is translated into Māori as e mokemoke ana ahau ki a koe.

In Maori, “you’re hot” is expressed as he wera koe.

Ngā mihi mō te whakarongo is the Māori phrase for thanks for listening.

The Maori phrase for “my friends” is ōku hoa. ōku hoa is used when referring to multiple people who are friends of the speaker.

The English phrase “good job” is translated into Maori as ka pai.

In Maori, the English phrase “welcome” is expressed as haere mai. These terms are used as a greeting given upon someone’s arrival.

The Māori way to say “cheers” is kia ora. While it can be used as a toast when drinking, kia ora is a versatile expression.