How do you say hurry up in maori?

There isn't a single, direct translation of "hurry up" in Māori that captures the same urgency. However, depending on the context, you can use a few different phrases:

For gentle urgency:

* "Kia tere!" - This literally means "Be quick!"

* "Haere tere!" - This means "Go quickly!"

* "Whakaohoohia te tere!" - This means "Increase the speed!"

For more forceful urgency:

* "Atere rawa!" - This means "Hurry up already!"

* "Tere tonu!" - This means "Hurry, hurry!"

To make it more specific, you can add details like:

* "Kia tere tatou ki te..." - This means "Let's hurry to..." (followed by a location or activity).

* "Kia tere tatou ki te whakaoti..." - This means "Let's hurry to finish..." (followed by a task).

The best choice will depend on your relationship with the person you're speaking to and the level of urgency you want to convey.