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Phrase of the Week

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Tēnākoe/kōrua/koutou - formal welcome greeting meaning ‘hello to you’

Tēnā- that (near or connected with the listener) - may be followed by a noun or stand alone.

koe - you (1 person) l kōrua - you (2 people) l koutou - you (3+ people)

Atamārie - Ahiahimārie - semi formal greeting meaning ‘Good morning/afternoon’

mārie - (verb) to be peaceful, friendly, harmonious, amicable, composed, abate.

ata - morning l ahiahi - afternoon

Mōrena - informal greeting meaning ‘morning’

Kiaora - informal greeting meaning ‘hi, hello, thanks’

Kia - to be

ora - well