How to Say Hello in Maori
Say hello to one person, informally., Say hello to one person, formally., Say hello to two people., Say hello to three or more people.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Say hello to one person
"Kia Ora" This is pronounced:
Key or-rah.
News readers on New Zealand TV stations usually say Kia Ora at the start of the news so listen to them, if you can, to perfect your pronunciation. ,"Tena Koe" This is pronounced Te Na Ko E.
In Te Reo Maori, all the vowels are pronounced so Koe has two sounds, the co and the e. ,"Tena korua" Sounds are, Te Na Kor Uh A.
Don't forget to pronounce each vowel., Use this greeting also for groups and big or small gatherings."Tena koutou!" Te Na Ko Uh Too Uh. -
Step 2: informally.
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Step 3: Say hello to one person
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Step 4: formally.
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Step 5: Say hello to two people.
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Step 6: Say hello to three or more people.
Detailed Guide
"Kia Ora" This is pronounced:
Key or-rah.
News readers on New Zealand TV stations usually say Kia Ora at the start of the news so listen to them, if you can, to perfect your pronunciation. ,"Tena Koe" This is pronounced Te Na Ko E.
In Te Reo Maori, all the vowels are pronounced so Koe has two sounds, the co and the e. ,"Tena korua" Sounds are, Te Na Kor Uh A.
Don't forget to pronounce each vowel., Use this greeting also for groups and big or small gatherings."Tena koutou!" Te Na Ko Uh Too Uh.
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