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Wā Kai – Lunchtime
Wā Kai – Lunchtime
Tamariki mā, kua tae mai te wā kai. Children, it's time for lunch.
Tamariki mā, kua tae mai te wā kai. Children, it's time for lunch.
Horoi ō ringaringa i mua i te kai. Wash your hands before eating.
Horoi ō ringaringa i mua i te kai. Wash your hands before eating.
Noho ki tō wāhi kai. Sit in your eating spot.
Noho ki tō wāhi kai. Sit in your eating spot.
Kia pai te kai! Enjoy your food!
Kia pai te kai! Enjoy your food!
Me mutu te kai i mua i te kōrero. You should finish eating before talking.
Me mutu te kai i mua i te kōrero. You should finish eating before talking.
Kua mutu te kai? Finished eating?
Kua mutu te kai? Finished eating?
Homai tō pouaka kai. Give me your lunchbox.
Homai tō pouaka kai. Give me your lunchbox.
Ka pai mō te kai hauora! Good job for healthy eating!
Ka pai mō te kai hauora! Good job for healthy eating!
Wā Tākaro Oneone – Sandpit Time
Wā Tākaro Oneone – Sandpit Time
Kua tae te wā tākaro oneone. It’s time for the sandpit.
Kua tae te wā tākaro oneone. It’s time for the sandpit.
Tikina ō tākaro. Go get your toys.
Tikina ō tākaro. Go get your toys.
Hangaia he pāreti, he awa rānei. Make a castle or a river.
Hangaia he pāreti, he awa rānei. Make a castle or a river.
He tino pai tō hanga! What you’ve made is awesome!
He tino pai tō hanga! What you’ve made is awesome!
E hia ngā tākaro kei roto i te oneone?
E hia ngā tākaro kei roto i te oneone?
Me atawhai tātou ki ō hoa. Let’s be kind to our friends.
Me atawhai tātou ki ō hoa. Let’s be kind to our friends.
Tatari mō tō wā. Wait for your turn.
Tatari mō tō wā. Wait for your turn.
Kaua e panga te one ki ō hoa. Don’t throw sand at your friends.
Kaua e panga te one ki ō hoa. Don’t throw sand at your friends.
Pronouns: Year 9 & Year 10
Pronouns: Year 9 & Year 10
Singular Pronouns
Singular Pronouns
- Ahau / au – I, me
- Ko koe – You (1 person)
- Ia (ia)– He / She / Him / Her
Dual Pronouns (2 people)
Dual Pronouns (2 people)
- Tāua – You and I (inclusive)
- Māua – He/She and I (exclusive)
- Kōrua – You two
- Rāua – They two
Plural Pronouns (3+ people)
Plural Pronouns (3+ people)
- Tātou – All of us (inclusive)
- Mātou – Us but not you (exclusive)
- Koutou – You all
- Rātou – They (3+)
Wā Pānui Pukapuka – Reading Time
Wā Pānui Pukapuka – Reading Time
Haere mai ki te wāhi pānui. Come to the reading area.
Haere mai ki te wāhi pānui. Come to the reading area.
Kōwhiria tētahi pukapuka. Choose a book.
Kōwhiria tētahi pukapuka. Choose a book.
Whakarongo mai, ka pānui au. Listen, I’m going to read.
Whakarongo mai, ka pānui au. Listen, I’m going to read.
Ko wai te ingoa o tēnei pūrākau? What’s the name of this story?
Ko wai te ingoa o tēnei pūrākau? What’s the name of this story?
Ka taea e koe te whakaoti i tēnei rerenga? Can you finish this sentence?
Ka taea e koe te whakaoti i tēnei rerenga? Can you finish this sentence?
He aha tō whakaaro mō tēnei pūāhua? What do you think about this character?
He aha tō whakaaro mō tēnei pūāhua? What do you think about this character?
Ka mutu te pānui, whakahokia ngā pukapuka. When reading is finished, return the books.
Ka mutu te pānui, whakahokia ngā pukapuka. When reading is finished, return the books.
Wā Moe / Wā Whakatā – Sleep/Rest Time
Wā Moe / Wā Whakatā – Sleep/Rest Time
Kua tae mai te wā moe. Sleep time has arrived.
Kua tae mai te wā moe. Sleep time has arrived.
Kuhu ki tō moenga. Get into your bed.
Kuhu ki tō moenga. Get into your bed.
Whakarongo mai ki te waiata mārie. Listen to the calming song.
Whakarongo mai ki te waiata mārie. Listen to the calming song.
Whakamoe tō tinana, kia whakatā. Rest your body and relax.
Whakamoe tō tinana, kia whakatā. Rest your body and relax.
Nau mai anō! Welcome back!
Nau mai anō! Welcome back!
Kaua e hāpai i tō reo, he wā whakatā tēnei. Keep your voice down, this is rest time.
Kaua e hāpai i tō reo, he wā whakatā tēnei. Keep your voice down, this is rest time.
Moe pai, e hine / e tama. Sleep well, little girl / boy.
Moe pai, e hine / e tama. Sleep well, little girl / boy.
Wā katoa – All the Time
Wā katoa – All the Time
Kia ora! Hello!
Kia ora! Hello!
Ko wai tō ingoa? What is your name?
Ko wai tō ingoa? What is your name?
Tēnā koutou, tamariki mā! Greetings, children!
Tēnā koutou, tamariki mā! Greetings, children!
Haere mai! Come here!
Haere mai! Come here!
Ko wai tēnei? Who is this?
Ko wai tēnei? Who is this?
Whakarongo mai! Listen (to me)!
Whakarongo mai! Listen (to me)!
Whakarongo mai ki te kōrero a tō hoa. Listen to your friend's story.
Whakarongo mai ki te kōrero a tō hoa. Listen to your friend's story.
Ka pai tō mahi! Great work!
Ka pai tō mahi! Great work!
Kōrero mai! Speak to me! / Tell me!
Kōrero mai! Speak to me! / Tell me!
Whakarongo mai, tamariki mā. Listen, children.
Whakarongo mai, tamariki mā. Listen, children.
Kia whai wāhi ngā katoa. Let everyone have a turn.
Kia whai wāhi ngā katoa. Let everyone have a turn.
Homai te pukapuka, koa. Please pass me the book.
Homai te pukapuka, koa. Please pass me the book.
E noho ki tō wāhi. Sit in your place.
E noho ki tō wāhi. Sit in your place.
Kei hea te wharepaku? Where is the toilet?
Kei hea te wharepaku? Where is the toilet?
Kei te pēhea koe? How are you?
Kei te pēhea koe? How are you?
He aha tēnei? What is this?
He aha tēnei? What is this?
Kāti te tangi, e moko. Stop crying, beloved child.
Kāti te tangi, e moko. Stop crying, beloved child.
Haere pai, kaua e oma. Walk nicely, don't run.
Haere pai, kaua e oma. Walk nicely, don't run.
Tū tahi tātou. Let’s all stand together.
Tū tahi tātou. Let’s all stand together.
Kia pai te kai! Enjoy your food!
Kia pai te kai! Enjoy your food!
Ko tēhea tamaiti kei te harikoa?
Ko tēhea tamaiti kei te harikoa?
Kei te harikoa rāua.
Kei te harikoa rāua.
Ko tēhea tamaiti kei te harikoa? Which child is joyful/delighted?
Ko tēhea tamaiti kei te harikoa? Which child is joyful/delighted?
Kei te harikoa rāua. They are both joyful.
Kei te harikoa rāua. They are both joyful.
Kei te harikoa te kōtiro i tōna kākahu hou, ā, kei te koa te tama ki te oma ki waho. The girl is joyful about her new dress, and the boy is enjoying running outside.
Kei te harikoa te kōtiro i tōna kākahu hou, ā, kei te koa te tama ki te oma ki waho. The girl is joyful about her new dress, and the boy is enjoying running outside.
Kei te hari rāua. They are both happy.
Kei te hari rāua. They are both happy.
Kei te hari te kōtiro i tōna kākahu hou, ā, kei te koa te tama ki te oma ki waho. The girl is happy with her new dress, and the boy is enjoying running outside.
Kei te hari te kōtiro i tōna kākahu hou, ā, kei te koa te tama ki te oma ki waho. The girl is happy with her new dress, and the boy is enjoying running outside.
Kia mau! Hang in there!
Kia mau! Hang in there!
Kia kaha! Be strong, keep going!
Kia kaha! Be strong, keep going!
Kia manawanui! Be stout-hearted!
Kia manawanui! Be stout-hearted!
Kia toa! Be brave!
Kia toa! Be brave!
Ka taea e koe! You can do it! (said to one person)
Ka taea e koe! You can do it! (said to one person)
Homai te pakipaki. Let’s clap.
Homai te pakipaki. Let’s clap.
Tahi – One
Tahi – One
Rua – Two - Common in greetings (e.g. Tēnā kōrua means "hello to two people").
Rua – Two - Common in greetings (e.g. Tēnā kōrua means "hello to two people").
Toru – Three
Toru – Three
Whā – Four
Whā – Four
Rima – Five
Rima – Five
Ono – Six
Ono – Six
Whitu – Seven
Whitu – Seven
Waru – Eight
Waru – Eight
Iwa – Nine
Iwa – Nine
Tekau – Ten
Tekau – Ten
Tekau mā tahi – Eleven (10 + 1)
Tekau mā tahi – Eleven (10 + 1)
Tekau mā rua – Twelve (10 + 2)
Tekau mā rua – Twelve (10 + 2)
Rua tekau – Twenty (2 x 10)
Rua tekau – Twenty (2 x 10)
Rua tekau mā whā – Twenty-four (20 + 4)
Rua tekau mā whā – Twenty-four (20 + 4)
“Mā” means “and” in numbers (e.g. tekau mā toru = 13)
“Mā” means “and” in numbers (e.g. tekau mā toru = 13)
Ono + iwa = tekau mā rima (6 + 9 = 15)
Ono + iwa = tekau mā rima (6 + 9 = 15)
E hia ngā ika? – How many fish are there?
E hia ngā ika? – How many fish are there?
E rima ngā ika. – There are five fish.
E rima ngā ika. – There are five fish.
Tokohia ngā tāngata? – How many people are there?
Tokohia ngā tāngata? – How many people are there?
Tokorima ngā tāngata. – There are five people.
Tokorima ngā tāngata. – There are five people.
Tokotoru ngā tamariki. – There are three children.
Tokotoru ngā tamariki. – There are three children.
(Toko- is used for counting people from 1–9.)
(Toko- is used for counting people from 1–9.)
E rua ngā pene. – There are two pens.
E rua ngā pene. – There are two pens.
Kotahi te whare. – There is one house.
Kotahi te whare. – There is one house.
E whitu ngā pukapuka kei runga i te tēpu. – There are seven books on the table.
E whitu ngā pukapuka kei runga i te tēpu. – There are seven books on the table.
Tokowaru ngā kaiako i te hui. – There were eight teachers at the meeting.
Tokowaru ngā kaiako i te hui. – There were eight teachers at the meeting.
Tekau ngā āporo i roto i te pēke. – There are ten apples in the bag.
Tekau ngā āporo i roto i te pēke. – There are ten apples in the bag.
Kōrero tīmatanga - Conversation starters
Kōrero tīmatanga - Conversation starters
Ngā Pātai Tatauranga — Counting Questions
Ngā Pātai Tatauranga — Counting Questions
Tokohia ngā tāngata e hīkoi ana i te ara? — How many people are walking on the path?
Tokohia ngā tāngata e hīkoi ana i te ara? — How many people are walking on the path?
Ka taea e koe te tatau i ngā manu katoa i te pikitia? — Can you count all the birds in the picture?
Ka taea e koe te tatau i ngā manu katoa i te pikitia? — Can you count all the birds in the picture?
E hia ngā putiputi kōwhai ka kitea? — How many kōwhai flowers can you find?
E hia ngā putiputi kōwhai ka kitea? — How many kōwhai flowers can you find?
E hia ngā tūī e rere ana i te rangi? — How many tūī are flying in the sky?
E hia ngā tūī e rere ana i te rangi? — How many tūī are flying in the sky?
E hia ngā tara iti kei runga i te one? — How many fairy terns are standing on the sand?
E hia ngā tara iti kei runga i te one? — How many fairy terns are standing on the sand?
Ka kitea te tohorā i te wai? E hia ngā tohorā? — Can you see the whale in the water? How many whales are there?
Ka kitea te tohorā i te wai? E hia ngā tohorā? — Can you see the whale in the water? How many whales are there?
E hia ngā manu kei te noho, kei te rere rānei i te pikitia o te kererū? — How many birds are perched or flying in the kererū picture?
E hia ngā manu kei te noho, kei te rere rānei i te pikitia o te kererū? — How many birds are perched or flying in the kererū picture?
E hia ngā momo manu ka taea e koe te whakaingoa? — How many types of birds can you name?
E hia ngā momo manu ka taea e koe te whakaingoa? — How many types of birds can you name?
Ngā Pātai Tae — Colour Questions
Ngā Pātai Tae — Colour Questions
He aha ngā tae o ngā putiputi kōwhai? — What colours are in the kōwhai flowers?
He aha ngā tae o ngā putiputi kōwhai? — What colours are in the kōwhai flowers?
He aha te tae o te uma o te kererū? Ā, he aha te tae o ōna parirau? — What colour is the kererū’s chest? And its wings?
He aha te tae o te uma o te kererū? Ā, he aha te tae o ōna parirau? — What colour is the kererū’s chest? And its wings?
Ka kitea tētahi manu he mā tōna kakī? He aha ōna tae? — Can you find a bird with a white throat? What colours does it have?
Ka kitea tētahi manu he mā tōna kakī? He aha ōna tae? — Can you find a bird with a white throat? What colours does it have?
He aha ngā tae o te rangi? Ka taea e koe te whakaingoa katoa? — What colours are in the sky? Can you name them all?
He aha ngā tae o te rangi? Ka taea e koe te whakaingoa katoa? — What colours are in the sky? Can you name them all?
He aha te tae o te one kei reira ngā tara iti? — What colour is the sand where the fairy terns are?
He aha te tae o te one kei reira ngā tara iti? — What colour is the sand where the fairy terns are?
He aha ngā tae kei te hiku o te piwakawaka? — What colours are on the fantail’s tail?
He aha ngā tae kei te hiku o te piwakawaka? — What colours are on the fantail’s tail?
Ka kitea tētahi mea kākāriki i te pikitia? He aha tērā? — Can you find something green in the picture? What is it?
Ka kitea tētahi mea kākāriki i te pikitia? He aha tērā? — Can you find something green in the picture? What is it?
He aha te tae o te tohorā i te moana? — What colour is the whale in the sea? (The AI Whale Fail!).
He aha te tae o te tohorā i te moana? — What colour is the whale in the sea? (The AI Whale Fail!).
Ko te āporo kei te kokonga mauī o runga. The apple is in the top left corner.
Ko te āporo kei te kokonga mauī o runga. The apple is in the top left corner.
Ko te āporo kotahi kei te kokonga mauī o runga. One apple is in the top left corner.
Ko te āporo kotahi kei te kokonga mauī o runga. One apple is in the top left corner.
Ko ngā panana kei te tuarua o runga, mai i te taha mauī. The bananas are in the second spot from the left on the top row.
Ko ngā panana kei te tuarua o runga, mai i te taha mauī. The bananas are in the second spot from the left on the top row.
Ko ngā panana e rua kei te tuarua o runga, mai i te taha mauī. Two bananas are in the second spot from the left on the top row.
Ko ngā panana e rua kei te tuarua o runga, mai i te taha mauī. Two bananas are in the second spot from the left on the top row.
Ko ngā rōpere e toru kei te kokonga matau o raro. Three strawberries are in the bottom right corner.
Ko ngā rōpere e toru kei te kokonga matau o raro. Three strawberries are in the bottom right corner.
Ko ngā kiwi e whā kei te tuatoru o raro, mai i te taha matau. Four kiwifruit are third from the right on the bottom row.
Ko ngā kiwi e whā kei te tuatoru o raro, mai i te taha matau. Four kiwifruit are third from the right on the bottom row.
Ko ngā peihi e rima kei waenganui o te papa. Five peaches are in the centre of the grid.
Ko ngā peihi e rima kei waenganui o te papa. Five peaches are in the centre of the grid.
Active Sentence Structures:
Active Sentence Structures:
Kei te is used for actions happening right now.
Example: Kei te ako rātou. (They are learning.)
Kei te is used for actions happening right now.
Example: Kei te ako rātou. (They are learning.)
Ka is used for future actions or general habits.
Example: Ka haere au ki te kura. (I will go to school.)
Ka is used for future actions or general habits.
Example: Ka haere au ki te kura. (I will go to school.)
I is used for completed actions in the past.
Example: I kai mātou. (We ate.)
I is used for completed actions in the past.
Example: I kai mātou. (We ate.)
I te is used for actions that were happening in the past.
Example: I te tākaro ngā tamariki. (The children were playing.)
I te is used for actions that were happening in the past.
Example: I te tākaro ngā tamariki. (The children were playing.)
Kua is used for actions that have just been completed.
Example: Kua tae mai ia. (She has arrived.)
Kua is used for actions that have just been completed.
Example: Kua tae mai ia. (She has arrived.)
E…ana is another way to show an action is happening now.
Example: E pānui ana te kaiako. (The teacher is reading.)
E…ana is another way to show an action is happening now.
Example: E pānui ana te kaiako. (The teacher is reading.)
Active Sentence Builder:
Active Sentence Builder:
Tense Marker: Kei te (Present) I (Past) Ka (Future) Kua (Perfect) E...ana (Continuous)
Verb or Feeling: oma (run) kai (eat) pānui (read) mahi (work) tākaro (play) harikoa (happy) ngenge (tired) pōuri (sad) hiamoe (sleepy) pukuriri (angry)
Pronoun: ahau (I) ia (he/she) koe (you) tāua (you and I) māua (we two, not you) tātou (we all) mātou (we all, not you) kōrua (you two) koutou (you all) rāua (those two) rātou (they all)
Tense Marker: Kei te (Present) I (Past) Ka (Future) Kua (Perfect) E...ana (Continuous)
Verb or Feeling: oma (run) kai (eat) pānui (read) mahi (work) tākaro (play) harikoa (happy) ngenge (tired) pōuri (sad) hiamoe (sleepy) pukuriri (angry)
Pronoun: ahau (I) ia (he/she) koe (you) tāua (you and I) māua (we two, not you) tātou (we all) mātou (we all, not you) kōrua (you two) koutou (you all) rāua (those two) rātou (they all)
How to build your sentence:
How to build your sentence:
Combine the parts you selected like this:
Combine the parts you selected like this:
- For most tenses: Tense Marker + Verb + Pronoun
- For continuous (E...ana) tense: E + Verb + ana + Pronoun
Example:
Example:
- If you select Kei te, oma, and ahau, your sentence is: Kei te oma ahau.
- If you select E...ana, kai, and koe, your sentence is: E kai ana koe.
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