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How Maori and English compare

Shared writing system

Maori and English are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.

Unrelated language families

Maori belongs to the Austronesian family while English belongs to the Indo-European family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.

Sentence structure changes

Maori follows verb-subject-object (VSO) order while English follows subject-verb-object (SVO). The translator has to rebuild each sentence rather than substitute words in place, so the output will not line up word-for-word with your input. Splitting long sentences improves accuracy.

Speakers

Maori: Approximately 150,000-185,000 speakers worldwide, with varying degrees of fluency among New Zealand's Māori population. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

Common Maori phrases in English

Everyday phrases translated from Maori to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

Greetings: Maori phrases and their English translations
MaoriEnglish
Kia oraHello
Ata paiGood morning
Kia pai te ahiahiGood afternoon
Kia pai te ahiahiGood evening
Po paiGood night
Kia oraGoodbye
Ka kite koe i muri maiSee you later
Ka kite koe apopoSee you tomorrow
Nau mai haere maiWelcome
Kei te pehea koe?How are you?
Kei te pai ahau, ka mihiI am fine, thank you
Kia pai to raHave a good day

Courtesy

Courtesy: Maori phrases and their English translations
MaoriEnglish
Tena koaPlease
Mauruuru koeThank you
Ka nui te mihiThank you very much
Tena koeYou are welcome
AeYes
KaoNo
Aroha maiExcuse me
Ka pouri ahauI am sorry
Kaore he raruraruNo problem
Ko te tikangaOf course
Tena koeCongratulations
WaimarieGood luck

Introductions

Introductions: Maori phrases and their English translations
MaoriEnglish
Ko wai to ingoa?What is your name?
He pai ki te tutaki ki a koeNice to meet you
No hea koe?Where are you from?
E hia ou tau?How old are you?
He tauira ahauI am a student
Kei konei ahau i te harareiI am here on holiday
Kei konei ahau mo te mahiI am here for work
Ko taku hoa teneiThis is my friend

Numbers

Numbers: Maori phrases and their English translations
MaoriEnglish
KotahiOne
RuaTwo
TorutoruThree
E whaFour
RimaFive
OnoSix
WhituSeven
WaruEight
E iwaNine
TekauTen
Kotahi rauOne hundred
Kotahi manoOne thousand

Time and dates

Time and dates: Maori phrases and their English translations
MaoriEnglish
I tenei raToday
ApopoTomorrow
InanahiYesterday
InaianeiNow
I muri maiLater
He aha te taima?What time is it?
I te ataIn the morning
I te ahiahiIn the evening
ManeMonday
ParaireFriday
Hei tera wikiNext week
Kotahi haoraOne hour

Directions and travel

Directions and travel: Maori phrases and their English translations
MaoriEnglish
Kei hea te wharepaku?Where is the bathroom?
Kei hea te teihana tereina?Where is the train station?
Kei hea te taunga rererangi?Where is the airport?
Me pehea ahau ka tae ki reira?How do I get there?
Huri ki mauiTurn left
Tahuri matauTurn right
Haere tika ki muaGo straight ahead
Kua tataIt is near
He tawhitiIt is far
Kua ngaro ahauI am lost
Kei te hiahia ahau he taxiI need a taxi
Kei hea taku hoko tiiti?Where can I buy a ticket?
E hia te utu o te tiiti?How much is the ticket?
He haumaru te hikoi?Is it safe to walk?

Food and restaurants

Food and restaurants: Maori phrases and their English translations
MaoriEnglish
Kei te hiakai ahauI am hungry
Kei te matewai ahauI am thirsty
Wai, koaWater, please
He teepu mo te tokorua, koaA table for two, please
Te tahua, tēnāThe menu, please
He aha to tūtohu?What do you recommend?
E pai ana ahau ki teneiI would like this
He rekaIt is delicious
Te pire, tēnā koeThe bill, please
Kare au e kai kikokikoI do not eat meat
He mate pāwera kai ahauI have a food allergy
KawheCoffee
TeaTea
TaroBread

Shopping and money

Shopping and money: Maori phrases and their English translations
MaoriEnglish
E hia te utu mo tenei?How much does this cost?
He nui rawa te utuIt is too expensive
Ka whakaae koe ki nga kaari nama?Do you accept credit cards?
Kei te titiro noa ahauI am just looking
Maku e tangoI will take it
TuwheraOpen
KatiaClosed
Te kuhungaEntrance
PutaatuExit
Kei hea te maakete?Where is the market?

Emergency and health

Emergency and health: Maori phrases and their English translations
MaoriEnglish
AwhinaHelp
Karangatia he taoteCall a doctor
Karangatia nga pirihimanaCall the police
Kei te hiahia awhina ahauI need help
Kei te mate ahauI am sick
Kei hea te hohipera?Where is the hospital?
Kei hea te whare rongoa?Where is the pharmacy?
Ka mamae i koneiIt hurts here
Kei te hiahia ahau ki te taoteI need a doctor
He hōhipera tata?Is there a hospital nearby?

Getting help with language

Getting help with language: Maori phrases and their English translations
MaoriEnglish
He reo Ingarihi koe?Do you speak English?
Kaore au e maramaI do not understand
Kei te mohio ahauI understand
Tena koa korero mariePlease speak slowly
Whakahokia ano tenaPlease repeat that
Tena koa tuhia ki raroPlease write it down
He aha te tikanga o tenei?What does this mean?
Me pehea e korero ai koe i tenei?How do you say this?
Kei te ako ahauI am learning
He iti taku koreroI speak a little
Ka taea e koe te awhina i ahau?Can you help me?
Kaore au e mohioI do not know

Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.

About English Language

Geographical Distribution

English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

About Maori Language

Geographical Distribution

Primarily spoken in New Zealand, with communities in Australia and other countries with New Zealand diaspora.

Alphabet

Uses Latin alphabet with 15 letters: A, E, H, I, K, M, N, NG, O, P, R, T, U, W, WH

Vowels

a - pronounced like 'ah'e - pronounced like 'eh'i - pronounced like 'ee'o - pronounced like 'oh'u - pronounced like 'oo'

Consonants

hkmnngprtwwh

Phonetics

Features 5 vowel phonemes with length distinctions and 10 consonant phonemes, making it one of the world's simplest sound systems.

Grammar and Syntax

Verb-subject-object (VSO) word order. Complex particle system and extensive use of passive constructions with focus marking.

Loanwords

Contains loanwords from English and historically from other Polynesian languages, with efforts to create native terms for modern concepts.

Language Family

Part of the Austronesian family, specifically the Polynesian branch, closely related to Hawaiian and Tahitian.

Writing Systems

Uses Latin script introduced by missionaries in early 19th century.

Writing System History

First written using Latin script in 1815, orthography has remained relatively stable since missionary period.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 150,000-185,000 speakers worldwide, with varying degrees of fluency among New Zealand's Māori population.

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