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How do you say thank in maori?

The most common way to say "thank you" in Māori is "Tēnā koe" (pronounced "tay-nah coy").

Here are some other ways to say thank you, depending on the situation:

* "Tēnā koutou" (pronounced "tay-nah kow-too"): This is used when thanking a group of people.

* "Mā te Atua" (pronounced "mah te ah-too-ah"): This is a more formal way to say thank you, meaning "May God be with you."

* "Nō reira" (pronounced "noh ray-rah"): This means "therefore" and is often used as a way to express gratitude.

You can also add "kia ora" (pronounced "kee-ah oh-rah") to any of these phrases, which means "be well" or "stay well."

For example:

* "Tēnā koe, kia ora" (Thank you, stay well)

* "Mā te Atua, kia ora" (May God be with you, stay well)

Learning Māori is a great way to show respect and appreciation for the culture.

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