How do I say miss you in maori?

There isn't a single direct translation for "miss you" in Māori. However, depending on the context and the specific feeling you want to convey, you can use a few different phrases:

General expressions of missing someone:

* "E ngaro ana ahau i a koe." (ehn-GAH-ro ah-nah ah-OW ee ah-KOE) - This translates literally to "I am lost without you," but it conveys a strong sense of missing someone's presence.

* "Kei te ngaro ahau i a koe." (kay teh NGAH-ro ah-OW ee ah-KOE) - This means "I miss you" in a more direct way.

* "Kei te hiahia ahau ki a koe." (kay teh hee-AH-hee-ah ah-OW kee ah-KOE) - This translates to "I want you" but can also be interpreted as "I miss you."

* "E hiahia ana ahau ki te kite i a koe." (e hee-AH-hee-ah ah-nah ah-OW kee teh kee-teh ee ah-KOE) - This means "I want to see you," implying a longing to be with that person.

More specific expressions:

* "E ngaro ana toku ngakau ki a koe." (ehn-GAH-ro ah-nah toh-koo NGAH-kow kee ah-KOE) - "My heart misses you." This conveys a deep emotional longing.

* "E hiahia ana ahau ki te whakarongo ki to reo." (e hee-AH-hee-ah ah-nah ah-OW kee teh wha-ka-RON-go kee toh reh-oh) - "I want to hear your voice." This expresses a specific yearning for their voice.

* "E hiahia ana ahau ki te noho tahi me koe." (e hee-AH-hee-ah ah-nah ah-OW kee teh NOH-ho tah-hee meh ah-KOE) - "I want to be with you." This conveys a desire for companionship and togetherness.

Choosing the most appropriate phrase depends on your relationship with the person you are missing and the level of formality you want to convey.

Remember that pronunciation is important in Māori. You can find pronunciation guides online or ask a native speaker to help you pronounce the phrases correctly.