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Te Reo Māori Introductions

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Te Reo Māori Introductions

Te Reo Māori cultural symbols

🤝 Part 1: Greetings and Basic Phrases

1. Match the Te Reo Māori greetings with their English meanings:
Kia ora
Tēnā koe
Tēnā koutou
Haere mai
Welcome
Hello (to one person)
Hello (to many people)
Hello/Hi (informal)
2. Choose the correct phrase for introducing your name:

Nō Wellington ahau

Ko Sarah tōku ingoa

E tekau mā rua taku pakeke

Kia ora koutou

3. Which phrases would you use to ask someone's personal information? (Tick all that apply)

Ko wai tō ingoa?

Nō hea koe?

Haere mai

Hia tō pakeke?

✏️ Part 2: Personal Introductions

4. Fill in the blanks to complete these introduction sentences:

a) Ko _____________ tōku ingoa. (My name is...)

b) Nō _____________ ahau. (I am from...)

c) E _____________ taku pakeke. (I am ... years old)

5. Translate these English phrases into Te Reo Māori:

a) "Where are you from?" = _________________________

b) "I am from Auckland" = _________________________

c) "What is your name?" = _________________________

6. Write your own complete introduction in Te Reo Māori (include your name, age, and where you're from):

🎭 Part 3: Dialogue Practice

7. Complete this dialogue between Aroha and Tane meeting for the first time:

Aroha: Kia ora! Ko Aroha tōku ingoa. Ko wai tō ingoa?

Tane: ________________________________

Aroha: Nō hea koe, Tane?

Tane: ________________________________

Aroha: Hia tō pakeke?

Tane: ________________________________

8. Why is it important to learn proper greetings and introductions in Te Reo Māori? Write 2-3 sentences explaining the cultural significance:
9. Practice opportunity: Write a short introduction you could use when meeting someone's whānau (family) for the first time. Include appropriate greetings and personal information:

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