Māori Grammar

Kia manawanui tāua.
Let us be patient.

Kia hāparangi te waha!
Shout it!

Kia tere te tīmata.
Start quickly.

Kia mahara ki te hē o Rona!
Let us remember the sin of Rona!

Kia manawanui!
Be careful

Kia tū māia!
Let's be brave!

Kia tika āu raina.
Make your lines straight.

Kia tere mai!
Hurry up!

Kia piki te ora ki a koe.
May you be in perfect health.

Kia tere ake tō oma.
Run faster.

Kia taka pea koe i runga i te hōiho!
I hope you fall off your horse.

Kia mauritau!
Be relaxed!

Kia mā te wāhi e mahi ai kōrua.
Your work area should be clean.

Kia hora te marino.
May peace be widespread.

Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana.
May the sea be like greenstone.

Kia karakia tātou
Let us do an incantation.