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How do you say hurry in maori?

There isn't a single direct translation for "hurry" in Māori. It depends on the context and the level of urgency you want to convey. Here are some options:

For a gentle nudge:

* Āwhina (help): "Āwhina mai, kua tata te wā" (Help me, time is short)

* Horoi (rush, move quickly): "Horoi mai ki te kōhanga" (Rush to the kindergarten)

* Whakatere (move quickly): "Whakatere ki te whare" (Move quickly to the house)

For a more urgent request:

* Atu (go, move quickly): "Atu, kua rite te kai" (Go, the food is ready)

* Rere (run, move quickly): "Rere ki te whare" (Run to the house)

* Tīmata (start, begin): "Tīmata tonu" (Start right away)

* Tere (fast): "Tere mai!" (Hurry up!)

For a more formal setting:

* Whakaarahia (speed up): "Whakaarahia te mahi" (Speed up the work)

* Āwhina (help, assist): "Āwhina ki te whakaoti" (Help finish)

* Māia (be courageous, be quick): "Māia te mahi" (Be quick with the work)

Note: The use of "mai" at the end of some phrases indicates a request or a command.

The best phrase to use depends on the specific context and the intended tone.

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