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How do you say where live in maori?

There are a couple of ways to say "where I live" in Māori, depending on the context and desired level of formality:

Formal:

* kei hea ahau e noho ana? (literally: "where am I living?") This is a grammatically correct and formal way to ask where someone lives.

Informal:

* kei hea koe e noho ana? (literally: "where are you living?") This is a more informal way to ask someone where they live.

* kei hea to kainga? (literally: "where is your home?") This is a more casual way to ask someone where they live.

Other options:

* noho ana ahau ki... (literally: "I live in...") followed by the place name.

* ko... taku kainga (literally: "... is my home") followed by the place name.

Example:

* Kei hea koe e noho ana? (Where do you live?)

* Noho ana ahau ki Ōtautahi. (I live in Christchurch.)

Remember that Māori is a living language, and there are often multiple ways to say the same thing. The best way to learn is to practice with native speakers and immerse yourself in the language.

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