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