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Te Reo Māori Greetings

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Te Reo Māori Greetings

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🌟 Part 1: Greetings and Meanings

1. Match each Māori greeting with its English meaning by drawing a line between them:
Kia ora
Tēnā koe
Haere mai
Kia kaha
Be strong
Hello/Good health
Welcome
Hello (formal)
2. Which greeting would you use when someone arrives at your house?

Kia ora

Haere mai

Kia kaha

3. Fill in the blanks with the correct Māori greetings:

When I meet my teacher in the morning, I say: ________________

When my friend comes to visit, I say: ________________

👤 Part 2: Pronouns (ahau/au, koe, ia)

4. Choose the correct pronoun for each sentence:

Ko _______ ko Sarah. (I am Sarah)

ahau

koe

ia

5. Complete these sentences using the correct pronouns:

Ko _______ ko Tane. (He is Tane)

Ko _______ ko Mere. (You are Mere)

Ko _______ ko Alex. (I am Alex)

6. What does "Ko koe ko Aroha" mean in English?

🌳 Part 3: The Significance of Names

7. Why are names important in Māori culture? Tick all that apply:

Names carry mana (spiritual power)

Names connect us to our family (whakapapa)

Names are just labels

Names tell stories about who we are

8. Write a sentence introducing yourself using "Ko ahau ko..." and your name:
9. Think about your own name. Write one special thing about your name (its meaning, who gave it to you, or why it's important to you):
10. Complete this conversation between two friends meeting:

Aroha: "Kia ora koe! Ko _______ ko Aroha."

Tama: "_______ koe! Ko au ko _______."

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