Common Phrases

Our language is Cook Islands Maori. Although many Cook Islanders speak and understand English. Here are a few phrases that might come in handy:

Cook Island Maori	English
Kia Orana	Welcome or Hello (May you live long)
Meitaki	Thank You
Meitaki ma'ata	Thank you very much
Ka Kite	See you later
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
Mataora	Happy
Ura	Dance
Marama	Moon
Moana	Ocean