Apai mai te (item) = Bring me the (item).

Common nouns:

book=puka, keys=taviri, money=moni, pen=peni, chair=no’oanga, bag=kete, cup=kapu, plate=mereki, towel=tauera, bottle=moina

Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka.

Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators.

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I'm studying now = Te apii nei au, i teia taime. (Formal)

I'm studying now = Apii nei au teia taime. (Informal)

I'm studying = Te apii nei au. (Formal)

I'm studying = Apii nei au. (Informal)

Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka.

Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators.

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I'm working now = Te angaanga nei au, i teia taime. (Formal)

I'm working now = Angaanga nei au teia taime. (Informal)

I'm working = Te angaanga nei au. (Formal)

I'm working = Angaanga nei au. (Informal)

Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka.

Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators.

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If you don’t actually want to learn the language, stop wasting everyone’s time. This episode calls out the half-hearted and challenges you to be honest with yourself. No sugar-coating. Just the truth about what it really takes to learn Cook Islands Māori. Auii!!

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Koai toou ingoa? = What is your name?

Koai toou ingoa openga? = What is your last name?

ingoa = name

openga = last, end

Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka.

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meitaki maata = thank you very much (Rarotonga)

meitaki atupaka = thank you very much (Aitutaki)

meitaki = good, thanks,

maata/atupaka = big, many, large

Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka.

Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators.

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ka kite = see you/see ya

aere ra = walk then/go then (said by the person staying)

e noo ake ra = I’ll leave you to it (said by the person leaving)

Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka.

Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators.

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Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka.

Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators.

Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.

Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: info@kukilearning.com

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