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Understanding how to form questions in Maori is crucial for effective communication and deepening your grasp of this beautiful and unique Polynesian language. Maori, being the indigenous language of New Zealand, has its own distinct set of interrogative structures that can be quite different from English. Mastering these structures not only helps in everyday conversation but also enriches your appreciation of the cultural context in which the language thrives. This page offers a range of exercises designed to help you practice and perfect the skill of forming questions in Maori, covering various types of interrogatives such as who (wai), what (aha), where (kei hea), when (āhea), why (he aha), and how (pēhea). These exercises are designed to cater to different levels of proficiency, whether you are a beginner just getting acquainted with the basics or an advanced learner aiming to refine your skills. Each exercise provides clear examples and practical scenarios to ensure you can apply what you've learned in real-life conversations. Additionally, the exercises include immediate feedback to help you understand your mistakes and learn from them. By regularly practicing these interrogative forms, you'll be well on your way to achieving fluency and confidence in using the Maori language effectively.
1. Kei hea koe e *noho* ana? (verb for sitting).
2. Kei te aha koe i te *ata* nei? (word for morning).
3. Ko wai tō *ingoa*? (word for name).
4. He *aha* tēnei? (word for what).
5. Kei te *hea* te kura? (word for where).
6. Kei te aha koe i te *pō*? (word for night).
7. Nā wai tēnei *pukapuka*? (word for book).
8. Kei te haere koe ki *whea*? (word for where).
9. E *hia* ngā tamariki kei roto i te whare? (word for how many).
10. Kua *aha* koe? (word for what).
1. Kei te aha *koe*? (who)
2. Kei hea *te kura*? (the school)
3. Nā wai *tēnei pukapuka* i tuhi? (this book)
4. He aha *tō* ingoa? (your)
5. Kei te hia *ngaru* koe? (surf)
6. Ka aha *mātou* i te rā nei? (we)
7. I hea *rāua* i te pō? (they)
8. Mā wai *e kai* tēnei keke? (to eat)
9. Ka hoki *rā* āpōpō? (tomorrow)
10. Kei te pēhea *ia*? (he/she)
1. Kei te haere *wai* koe? (who)
2. Kei te *aha* koe i tēnei rā? (doing what)
3. Ka haere koutou ki *hea* āpōpō? (where)
4. *He* aha tēnei? (what)
5. Kei te noho koe *hea*? (where)
6. *Āhea* koe hoki mai ai? (when)
7. Kei te *aha* rātou i te kura? (doing what)
8. Kua tae mai *wai*? (who)
9. Kei te haere koe ki te mahi *mā* wai? (for whom)
10. *Ka* aha koe ināianei? (what will)
