What does Nga mihi maioha?

Thank you (with appreciation), from our principal ....
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What is Ngā mihi mean?

The English translation is : Greetings to all.
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What does Kia Ora Rawa Atu mean?

Kia ora rawa atu Aotearoa- Many Thanks Aotearoa – HECUA. Faculty.
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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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Why do you say Tena koutou three times?

It is used to direct the listeners attention to the subject of the sentence and can be repeated to emphasize the importance of the subject - eg: "tena koutou, tena koutou". Koutou is used to describe three or more people while excluding the speaker.
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Does Nga mihi mean thank you?

Ngā mihi (Congratulations, regards, thank you)
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What does mihi mean in New Zealand?

nounplural noun mihi

New Zealand. A Maori greeting, formal welcome speech, or expression of thanks.
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How do you say best wishes in Māori?

Use kia ora to wish someone well as a greeting or farewell, to say thank you, to affirm support, or to say a friendly 'cheers'. You can also use kia ora to answer the phone or start an email.
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What does Nau mai Haere Mai?

Nau mai, Haere Mai, (Welcome)
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How do you thank someone in Māori?

How do you say thank you in Māori?
  1. As well as being used as a greeting, kia ora is also a general expression of appreciation.
  2. 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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What does Ka Pai mean in New Zealand?

Ka pai – Well done, or good. Karakia – Prayer.
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What does Tena koutou katoa?

Tena Koutou Katoa. Translated from Te Reo Maori, that means Hello Everybody, and this is one of the greetings commonly heard through our teams these days - Morena.
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What is Ka kite?

Ka Kite Ano (See you tomorrow)
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How do you express condolences in te reo Maori?

Ka aroha hoki:

With deepest sympathy. 'Ka aroha hoki' is an idiom used to express sympathy, disappointment or regret.
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Why is mihi important to Maori culture?

A mihi is a greeting, an acknowledgement, and way of saying thanks. In te reo Māori, mihi are important expressions that help show appreciation for the people and the world around us.
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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 introduce yourself in Māori?

Pepeha is a way of introducing yourself in Māori. It tells people who you are by sharing your connections with the people and places that are important to you.
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What does kia ora e te whanau?

You might also say kia ora e hoa (hello friend). Tēnā koe – A formal greeting to one – good day. Kia ora koutou – An informal greeting to three or more people – hello. You could also say kia ora koutou e te whānau (hello to a familiar group of people).
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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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What is kia ora Korua?

Kia ora kōrua - Hello to two people. Kia ora tātou/kia ora koutou - Hello everyone. Tēnā koutou - Greetings to you (said to three or more people)
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What does Ata Marie mean in Māori?

Unit 1: Ata mārie – Good morning.
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What is Toku Ingoa?

The phrase is 'Ko [your name] toku ingoa,' which means 'My name is [your name]' - give it a try ?
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