Some common Maori Greetings and Farewells in Maori. These Greetings and Farewells that are in Maori are also translated in English.
Te Reo Maori (Maori) Te reo pakeha (English)
Kia ora Hi, hello (informal greeting)
Tena koe Hello (formal greeting - 1 person)
Tena korua Hello (formal greeting - 2 people)
Tena koutou Hello (formal greeting - 3+ people)
Tena koutou katoa Hello (to all of you)
Morena Good morning
Ata marie Good morning
Po marie Good night
Haere ra Good bye (to someone leaving)
E noho re Good bye (to someone staying)
Ka kite ano See you later
Hei kona ra Good bye (on the phone)
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