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How do you say well done in Maori?

There are several ways to say "well done" in Māori, depending on the context and the level of formality:

Formal:

* Nga mihi nui - This is a general expression of thanks and appreciation, often used for formal occasions.

* He pai rawa - This means "very good" or "excellent".

* Kei te pai - This means "good" or "well done" and is more informal.

Informal:

* Pai! - This is a simple and direct way to say "good" or "well done".

* Kia ora! - This means "hello" or "good" and can be used to express appreciation.

* Ka pai! - This means "good" or "okay" and is a more casual way to say well done.

Other options:

* Tena koe - This means "hello" or "good" and can be used as a general expression of appreciation.

* He mahi nui - This means "a great job" and is a more specific way to say "well done".

The best way to say "well done" in Māori depends on the specific situation. For example, if you are praising someone for a job well done, you might say "He pai rawa" or "He mahi nui". If you are simply acknowledging someone's effort, you might say "Kia ora" or "Ka pai".

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