Cook Islands Maori Phrasebook
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Introduction
Cook Islands Maori is spoken by Cook Islanders and is the main language. However, the vast majority of islanders speak English.
Learning just a few words of the local language, especially "kia Orana" (hello) and "meiraki ra" (thank you) is a great way to bring a smile to a local face.
Useful words
| C.I. Maori | English |
| kia orana | hello |
| aere ra | goodbye |
| meitaki | thank you |
| ae | yes |
| kare | no |
| tane | man |
| vaine | woman |
| manea | pretty |
| ura | to dance |
| mataora | happy |
| kai | food |
| teia ra | today |
| apopo | tomorrow |
| ra | sun |
| marama | moon |
| moana | ocean |
| maunga | mountain |
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