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How do we say how are you in Maori language?

"How are you" in Maori can be expressed in a few different ways, depending on the context and level of formality:

Formal:

* Kei te pēhea koe? (kay te pay-ha koh-eh) - This is the most common and formal way to say "how are you". It literally translates to "how are you".

* Āe, kei te pēhea koe? (ah-eh, kay te pay-ha koh-eh) - This is a more polite way to start a conversation and means "Yes, how are you?".

Informal:

* Kē? (kay) - This is a shortened and informal way to say "how are you". It's used between friends and family.

* Pehea koe? (pay-ha koh-eh) - This is another informal way to ask "how are you".

Responding to "How are you?"

You can respond with:

* Kei te pai (kay te pie) - I'm good.

* Kei te pai au (kay te pie ow) - I'm good. (more formal)

* Kei te āwhina (kay te ah-wee-na) - I'm doing well.

* Kei te pai, kei te pēhea koe? (kay te pie, kay te pay-ha koh-eh) - I'm good, how are you?

Remember, the best way to say "how are you" in Maori depends on your relationship with the person you are talking to.

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