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How do you say peace be with in Maori?

The most common way to say "peace be with you" in Māori is:

Mā te rangimarie e noho ki a koe.

This literally translates to "May peace dwell with you." It is a formal and respectful expression.

Here's a breakdown of the words:

* Mā: May (a grammatical particle)

* te rangimarie: peace

* e noho: dwell

* ki a koe: with you

You can also use the following, which is a more direct translation:

Kia rangimarie ki a koe.

This translates to "Peace be with you."

* Kia: Let (a grammatical particle)

* rangimarie: peace

* ki a koe: with you

Both phrases are appropriate and commonly used. The first one is slightly more formal and poetic, while the second one is more direct.

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