Grammar

Let's hit the grammar gym e hoa!

To say 'Hello girl' in Māori using the word 'hine' we would say 'Tēnā koe,   .

How do you say 'Hello mate' using the term kare?   .

Kui is a shortened version of Kuia meaning grandmother or mam. Using kui how do you say 'Hi mam?'   .

How do I greet a grandchild (mokopuna) using 'Kia ora'? Remember, more than 2 syllables means you dont use the 'e'.   .

How do you say 'Hi mate'?   .

Tēnā koe, e moko means '   '.

You can use the word 'mā' to talk about more than one person. How would I say hi to my friends?   .

Tamariki or children are always sitting in groups. How can I greet a classroom of children using the word mā?   .

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