What does Marie mean in Māori?

Ata Marie means Good Morning. Announcement Message Stock Photo. Light Box Trend in a Maoritanga Theme. Te Reo (Maori Language) that every Kiwi or New Zealander should know. Ata Marie means Good Morning.
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What is PO Marie in Māori?

Po Marie= good night!
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What is the meaning of Ata Marie?

Unit 1: Ata mārie – Good morning.
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What is ATA in Māori?

Āta is a traditional Māori value and cultural practice meaning 'to proceed slowly and with thoughtful deliberation' (Taina Pohatu, 2004). As a skill for inter-personal relationships, āta signals the person to proceed with some care and consideration.
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What does Ka Pai mean in New Zealand?

Ka pai – Well done, or good. Karakia – Prayer.
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What does Ka kite ano?

Ka Kite Ano (See you tomorrow)
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What does Tena Koe mean?

(təˈnɑː ˈkwɔɪ ) exclamation. New Zealand. a Māori greeting to one person.
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Is Morena a Māori word?

Some Māori greetings for your kids to learn:

Morena means good morning in Māori.
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How do you say thank you in te reo?

Tēnā koe (to one person), tēnā kōrua (to two people), or tēnā koutou (to three or more people) also means thank you in Māori.
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Does word Aroha Mai mean?

aroha mai. 1. (verb) sorry, I'm sorry, my apologies - a modern usage.
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What does Ataahua mean in New Zealand?

Verb. ātaahua. to be beautiful, pretty, good-looking, gorgeous, lovely. to be handsome, good-looking, gorgeous. to be pleasant.
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What is e Hoa?

The Maori term E hoa means friend. It can also be used as a greeting, like hello. Maori is a Polynesian language of the indigenous people of New Zealand. The people are also called Maori. The term E hoa is used in English, but mainly by people who also speak Maori.
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What is the Māori version of Silent Night called?

Marie Te Po with lyrics is the Maori version of the traditional Christmas carol Silent Night.
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What is the meaning of Nga mihi?

The English translation is : Greetings to all.
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How do you greet someone in Māori?

Hello
  1. Kia ora - Hello.
  2. Morena - Good morning.
  3. Tēnā koe - Hello (more formal than kia ora)
  4. Kia ora kōrua - Hello to two people.
  5. Kia ora tātou/kia ora koutou - Hello everyone.
  6. Tēnā koutou - Greetings to you (said to three or more people)
  7. Nau mai, haere mai - Welcome.
  8. Kei te pēhea koe? - How's it going?
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How do you say goodbye in New Zealand?

Maori Language Terms
  1. Kia ora – hello, goodbye, thank you.
  2. Haere mai – welcome.
  3. Haere rā - goodbye.
  4. Whānau – family.
  5. Wāhine - woman.
  6. Tāne - man.
  7. Whare – house.
  8. Āe – Yes.
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How do you formally say goodbye in Māori?

haere tū atu, hoki tū mai.
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How do you say beautiful in NZ?

Ataahua. Another girl's name that literally means 'beautiful' in Māori. Pronounce it as ah-taah-hoo-a.
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What does Koko mean in Māori?

1. (noun) bay, cove, inlet.
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Is it Kiaora or Kia Ora?

Kia ora (Māori: [kiˈaɔɾa], approximated in English as KYOH-rə or ki-AW-rə) is a Māori-language greeting which has entered New Zealand English. It translates literally as "have life" or "be healthy", wishing the essence of life upon them.
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What does Kia Kaha mean in NZ?

Kia kaha is a Māori phrase used by the people of New Zealand as an affirmation, meaning stay strong. The phrase has significant meaning for Māori: popularised through its usage by the 28th Māori Battalion during World War II, it is found in titles of books and songs, as well as a motto.
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Is Māori hard to learn?

Maori has been named one of the easiest language to learn, and Japanese one of the hardest.
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How do 2 people greet in Māori?

Tēnā koe – Hello (to one person) Tēnā kōrua – Hello (to two people) Tēnā koutou – Hello (to three or more people)
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