Māori Grammar

Kia tere te tīmata.
Start quickly.

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

Kia tere ake tō oma.
Run faster.

Kia tū māia!
Let's be brave!

Kia manawanui!
Be careful

Kia tika āu raina.
Make your lines straight.

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

Kia hora te marino.
May peace be widespread.

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

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

Kia mauritau!
Be relaxed!

Kia manawanui tāua.
Let us be patient.

Kia hāparangi te waha!
Shout it!

Kia tere mai!
Hurry up!

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

Kia karakia tātou
Let us do an incantation.