1.1 Greetings & Introductions Flashcards
Kia ora
Hello
casual, informal
Kia ora is a casual, informal greeting that you can use with someone you know or have developed a rapport with including whānau, friends and people you know well. It can also be used to say ‘Thanks!’, ‘Best wishes’, ‘Be well’ or ‘Cheers!’.
Tēnā koe
Hello
Polite
Tēnā koe is a more polite, formal term, and is used with a person you don’t know, in particular when addressing elders or those in a position of authority.
Tēnā kōrua
Hello
Polite - 2 people
Tēnā kōrua is used as a polite, formal greeting for two people.
Tēnā koutou
Hello
Polite - 3 or more people
Tēnā koutou is used as a polite greeting for three or more people.
Ko wai tō ingoa?
What is your name?
To ask someone their name
Ko …… tōku ingoa
My name is …..
The answer to “Ko wai tō ingoa” to introduce yourself.
Note: ‘taku’ can also be used in place of ‘tōku’.
Ko wai
Who is
Ko wai is used to ask who someone is.
Ko wai ia?
Who is she?
Ko wai tērā?
Who is that?
Ko wai tō ingoa?
What is your name?
Ko wai tō matua?
Who is your father?
Ko wai ia?
Who is she/he?
Ko wai to matua?
Who is your father?
Can also be:
Ko wai to koutou Matua?
Ko wai to whaea?
Who is your Mother?
Can also be:
Ko wai tou mama?
