Our language is Cook Islands Maori. Although many Cook Islanders speak and understand English. Here are a few phrases that might come in handy:
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Kia Orana |
Welcome or Hello (May you live long) |
|
Meitaki |
Thank You |
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Meitaki ma'ata |
Thank you very much |
|
Ka Kite |
See you later |
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Kia Manuia |
Best wishes or good luck |
|
Aere Ra |
Goodbye or safe travels |
|
Ae |
Yes |
|
Kare |
No |
|
Teia ra |
Today |
|
Vai |
Water |
|
Vaine |
Women/wife |
|
Tane |
Man/Husband |
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Mataora |
Happy |
|
Ura |
Dance |
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Marama |
Moon |
|
Moana |
Ocean |
