* "Ahiahi" - This literally means "evening" and is often used to refer to the late afternoon or early evening.
* "Te ahiahi" - This is a more formal way of saying "the evening" and can also be used to refer to the afternoon.
* "Te awakitanga" - This means "the afternoon" and is more specific to the time period between noon and evening.
You can also say "the afternoon" by directly translating it as "te aorau." However, this is not as commonly used as the other phrases.
Ultimately, the best way to say "afternoon" in Māori depends on the specific time of day and the context of your conversation.