At school ākonga (students) have been looking at some of the reo we can use to express our ngā kare ā-roto (feelings).

Kei te pēhea koe?     How are you?

Kei te pai ahau.         I am good.

Kei te riri ahau.          I am angry.

pākiki curious
mokemoke lonely

rangirua confused

matekiri disappointed

whakamā embarrassed

whakarikarika stressed
manahau excited 

wera hot
makariri cold