How to Say “See You Tomorrow” in Maori

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ka kite āpōpō
The phrase for "see you tomorrow" in Maori is ka kite āpōpō.
ka kite āpōpō is a standard way to say goodbye when you expect to encounter someone again the following day.
Meaning: see you tomorrow (phrase)

What does it mean word for word?

This phrase is composed of ka (the future particle), kite (to see or find) and āpōpō (tomorrow).

Did you know?

  • The root of kite can be traced back thousands of years to the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian language, linking Maori to languages spoken in Southeast Asia.
  • The word pō, which relates to the night-based origins of āpōpō, is also a fundamental word in Maori used to describe the darkness or the spirit realm.
  • While English speakers say 'see you', the Maori phrase translates more literally to 'will see tomorrow', omitting the person being seen.

Examples in context

  • Ka kite āpōpō.
    See you tomorrow.
  • Ka kite āpōpō i te mahi.
    See you tomorrow at work.
  • Ka kite āpōpō, e hoa.
    See you tomorrow, friend.

Example conversation

Ana and Manaia are leaving a cafe after a meeting.

  1. Anahera

    Ka kite āpōpō, Manaia.
    See you tomorrow, Manaia.
  2. Manaia

    Ka kite āpōpō, Anahera.
    See you tomorrow, Anahera.
  3. Anahera

    Kia pai tō rā.
    Have a good day.
  4. Manaia

    Kia pai hoki.
    You too.

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