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Why do Maori people ask ‘where are you from?’ To make a connection with the person, and to understand their tribal group.
Why is it important? Because there is an understanding that people can be linked and are related.
What is the role of the macron in Maori? To make the sound of a letter longer (e.g: Māori)
Check the kupu below and add macrons where appropriate
Translate | Macrons added | |
Ka kite ano | I will see you again | Ka kite anō |
Ma te wa | See you later, time will tell | Mā te wā |
Haere ra | Goodbye ( said to someone leaving ) | Haere rā |
E noho ra | Goodbye ( said to someone staying ) | E noho rā |
Hei konei ra | Goodbye ( said to someone staying ) | Hei konei rā |
Noho mai ra | Goodbye ( said to someone not leaving ) | Noho mai rā |
Noho ora mai | Goodbye ( only said to someone staying ) | Noho ora mai |
Noho iho ra | Goodbye ( said to someone not leaving ) | Noho iho rā |
Noho ake ra | Goodbye said to someone not leaving. | Noho ake rā |