General work/occupation:
* Māhi: This is the most common and general word for work. It can refer to any kind of work, whether it's paid employment, housework, or volunteer work.
* Ngā mahi: This is the plural form of "māhi" and is used when talking about multiple types of work.
Specific types of work:
* Te mahi ā-ringa: This refers to manual labor or hands-on work.
* Te mahi ā-pūtea: This refers to financial or office work.
* Te mahi ā-whare: This refers to housework or domestic work.
Other related words:
* Te kaimahi: This refers to a worker or employee.
* Te mahi taumahi: This refers to a job or profession.
The best word to use will depend on the specific context of your sentence.
Example:
* Kei te mahi ahau i tēnei wā. (I am working right now.)
* He aha tāu mahi? (What is your job?)
* Kei te mahi ā-ringa ahau. (I am doing manual labor.)