Tena koe/ korua /koutou – Mika
In Maori culture, formal greetings like "Tēnā Koe" (to one person), "Tēnā Kōrua" (to two people), and "Tēnā Koutou" (to three or more people) are used instead of the casual "Kia ora." When writing, use "Tēnā Koe/Kōrua/Koutou" for formality and "Kia Ora" for informality. To end a message, use "He Mihi" (to one person) or "Ngā mihi" (to multiple people) as a sign of respect.
I think this greeting is different from Japan. In Japan, greetings do not change based on the number of people you are addressing. Anyway, if you have the opportunity, please try to use it correctly.
It is interesting there are different expressions depending on the number of people!
ReplyDeleteThat' so interesting. From now on, I will not sat to everyone Kiaora, but Tena koe, kuorua or kouto instead.
ReplyDeleteI think this word is useful! Give it a try for sure!!!
DeleteI find it difficult to use this word correctly because of the variation by number of people. We need practice:)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that word changes because of number of people, but I want to change Japanese greeting too!!!!!!!!!! Oha koe
ReplyDeleteIf that happens, I think it will become even cooler!!! whakawhetai koe:)
DeleteIf I meet you, I'll use these words you tought us!:)
ReplyDeleteIt's so interesting, but it seems difficult to use this word in essay :(
ReplyDeleteYou are correct! But I think you can do it smoothly!
DeleteWhen we created our Mihi in our class, we said "Tena koutou" so many times lol
ReplyDeleteSo, I strongly remember this word! I want to be able to use different words depending on my situation.
I remember this word! Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa!!
ReplyDeleteYes! We learned it in Sonya's class! You can use it effortlessly:)
DeleteI think so too! With practice, we'll eventually become able to use it!!
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