ahau hoki
ahau hoki is the Māori phrase for "me too".
ahau hoki is used to indicate that something applies to you as well.
Meaning: that applies to me as well (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ahau (I) and hoki (also/again/back), literally meaning "I also".
How does it change in a sentence?
When you are responding to a statement of identity, such as "I am a student", it is more grammatically natural to use ko au hoki (it is I also) instead of ahau hoki.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, the root of hoki relates to the action of placing a lid upside down over something to cover it.
Examples in context
- Ka pai ki ahau hoki.I like it too.
- E hiahia ana ahau hoki.I want that too.
Example conversation
Anahera and Wiremu are talking about liking a song.
- AnaheraKa pai tēnei waiata.This song is good.
- WiremuAhau hoki.Me too.
- AnaheraHe pai tō reo, Wiremu.Your voice is good, Wiremu.
- WiremuTēnā koe, Anahera.Thank you, Anahera.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “me too” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hoki, CC BY-SA 4.0.
