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Why Do Māori Say Tena Koutou 3 Times? [Solved]
As well as being used as a greeting, kia ora is also a general expression of appreciation. Tēnā koe (to one person), tēnā kōrua (to two people), or tēnā koutou (to three or more people) also means thank you in Māori.
Ka huna koutou katoa (Te Reo Māori)
Waiata Mai 2; He Taki Kōrero - Narration; Te Reo
Greetings - Learn Māori
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TEACHING TEACHERS - E.5 Kia ora | Tēnā koe/kōrua/koutou
1.1 Greet, farewell, and thank people and respond to greetings and acknowledgements.
