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Simple Māori Greetings

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Simple Māori Greetings

Use the number of people being greeted to choose the appropriate greeting. Write macrons carefully.

Choosing a Greeting

1.Match each greeting with the number of people it addresses.
  • Tēnā koe
  • Tēnā kōrua
  • Tēnā koutou
  • Three or more people
  • Two people
  • One person
2.At the chess tournament, Georgia greets one opponent before their match. Which greeting fits?
  • Tēnā koe
  • Tēnā kōrua
  • Tēnā koutou
3.Tane arrives at a table where two players are waiting. Which greeting addresses both of them?
  • Tēnā koutou
  • Tēnā koe
  • Tēnā kōrua
4.Charlotte joins four players who are discussing the tournament. Complete the greeting: “!”
5.A chess organiser welcomes the whole group of players and spectators. Which greeting is suitable?
  • Tēnā kōrua
  • Tēnā koutou
  • Tēnā koe

Greetings in Context

6.At a tournament, Tane uses the greeting meant for a group of three or more people when speaking to one person standing by the door. Is this the greeting that matches the number of people? Answer true or false.
TrueFalse
7.Why does choosing between the greetings for one person, two people, and a group depend on how many people you are greeting?
8.At a chess event, give one example of when you would use the greeting for two people. Include who you are greeting and how many people there are.

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  • Simple Māori Greetings, page 1 of 2: Choosing a Greeting, Greetings in Context

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  • Simple Māori Greetings, page 2 of 2: 7. Why does choosing between the greetings for one person, two people, and a group depend…

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