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Māori · 14 October 2026 · Greetings and Mihi

tēnā koe

greetings to you (1 person)

phrase

A formal greeting specifically addressed to one person. It literally acknowledges 'there you are' with respect and recognition.

In a sentence

Kei te pai, tēnā koe.

I am well, thank you.

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The Māori word tēnā koe, illustrated
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