Grammar

This week, we studied pronunciation, greetings, addressing people using the personal names, use of e and mā. We also learnt a few new words to help grow our vocabulary!

What's the correct sentence for 2 people being greeted?

 

Reminder of the 'e' rule. Which name will take 'e' when saying Tēnā koe, e ...?

 

Hera says 'Hi' when you get on the bus. How would you reply to Hera using 'Kia Ora'?

 

How should Raimona greet Raukura?

 

How would you say 'Hi, Maruia?'

 

How many vowel sounds or less will a Maori name have to be preceded by 'e'?

 

When you add a macron to a vowel what happens to the sound of the vowel?

 

What is the difference between using Kia ora and Tēnā koe to greet someone?

 

How will Mahina greet her grandmother and grandfather when she sees them at the marae?

 

Would you use an 'e' when saying hello to Raimona?

 

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