What is the difference between Ka kite and Ka kite ano?

The use of the word 'ka kite' is just a shorter way of saying 'ka kite ano' which translates as 'see you again' you were probably told to say it properly because Te Reo Maori
Te Reo Maori
Māori (Māori: [ˈmaːɔɾi] ( listen)), also known as te reo ('the language'), is an Eastern Polynesian language spoken by the Māori people, the indigenous population of mainland New Zealand.
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doesn't shorten words or sentences, its a pakeha thing to do, as bad as it is…
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What does Ka kite ano?

Ka Kite Ano (See you tomorrow)
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What does ka kite mean?

1. I'll see you again. - only used when speaking to one person. For two people use kōrua instead of koe, and for three or more people use koutou instead of koe. Often shortened, incorrectly, to Ka kite anō or Ka kite.
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What is Kei te pai?

The answer would probably be: "Kei te pai" ("Kei te" = present form, "pai" = "good") or "Kei te pai ahau" ("ahau" = "me") which means "I am fine".
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What does Nau mai Haere Mai?

Nau mai, Haere Mai, (Welcome)
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Ka kite ano Neuseeland



What does ka kite apopo?

Here are some phrases you can use in our daily meetings:

Ka Kite Apopo (See you tomorrow)
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What is Ka Pai?

Ka pai – Well done, or good. Karakia – Prayer.
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What is your name in te reo?

Kei te pēhea koe? What is your name? What is his/her name? Ko wai tana ingoa?
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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 is the Māori name for kite?

Māori kites are known as manu tukutuku or manu aute. Manu is the word for both bird and kite.
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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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What is Ka kite bro about?

The short story “Ka Kite Bro” has a teenage naïve narrator. He is a Maori boy called Tama, whose Pakeha friend, Darryl Parker, has just died. One of the things that shows me that Tama is a naïve narrator is his confusion when he goes to Darryl's funeral, because it's so different to the Maori funerals he's used to.
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What does Kia Kaha Kia Maia mean?

Kia kaha, Kia māia, Kia manawanui | Be strong, be brave, be steadfast.
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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 is the Maori word for grace?

1. (verb) (-tia) to recite ritual chants, say grace, pray, recite a prayer, chant.
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What does Aroha AHAU ki a koe?

I love you. Aroha ahau ki a koe.
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What does Aroha mean to the Māori?

Aroha means Love. Aroha is a compound word, the parts of Aroha include Aro, Ro, Hā, Oha. These words give many layers of meaning offering a profound message of love and connection. ARO is thought, life principle, paying attention, to focus on, to face or front. RO is inner, within, introspection.
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What is Nga mihi nui?

The English translation is : Greetings to all. I'm Andrew Little. I'm the leader of the Labour Party – welcome to my. world.
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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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Why do Kiwis say bro?

Bro: An endearment for a close friend, usually a male. Munted: When something is really broken or someone is highly intoxicated. As in “That fulla is munted!”
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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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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 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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