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Te Reo Māori Greetings

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Te Reo Māori Greetings

Māori cultural design with koru patterns

🌟 Part 1: Te Reo Māori Greetings

1. Which greeting means "Hello" and can be used at any time of day?

Mōrena

Kia ora

Pō mārie

Haere rā

2. What does "Tēnā koe" mean?

Good morning

Goodbye

Formal greeting (Hello to you)

How are you?

3. Which greetings would you use in the morning? (Check all that apply)

Mōrena

Kia ora

Pō mārie

Ata mārie

4. When someone greets you with "Kia ora", you can reply with:

Kei te pai

Kia ora

Both answers are correct

Neither answer is correct

✏️ Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

5. Complete the greetings with the correct Te Reo Māori words:

a) Good morning: _____________ mārie

b) Hello (informal): _____ _____

c) How are you?: Kei te _____ koe?

d) I am well: Kei te _____

6. Why is Te Reo Māori important to Aotearoa New Zealand? Write one sentence.
7. Write a short conversation using at least three Te Reo Māori greetings you have learned:

🎨 Part 3: Design Your Greeting Card

8. Design a greeting card using Te Reo Māori. Include your name and at least one greeting phrase. You may add Māori patterns or symbols.
9. Which Te Reo Māori greeting is your favourite and why?

My favourite greeting: _________________________

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