Learn Cook Islands Māori
Episodes
Lesson 68 - Asking "What do you want to see/watch?"
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and ...
Lesson 67 - Asking "What do you want to drink?"
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and ...
Lesson 66 - Asking "What do you want to eat?"
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A very useful phrase when you are visiting the Cook Islands. Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language...
Lesson 65 - Asking "What do you want?"
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and ...
Lesson 64 - Saying "Go for a shower"
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and ...
Lesson 63 - Saying "I'm going for a shower"
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and ...
Lesson 62 - Asking "Do you need to pee/poo?"
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and ...
Lesson 61 - Saying "I'm going to pee/poo"
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This one's useful to teach the little ones so they can secretly tell you they need to do the number two. Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose a...
Lesson 59 - Saying "I'm going to eat (food)"
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and ...
Lesson 58 - Saying "I'm going to sleep"
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and ...
Lesson 57 - Saying "Let's go inside/outside"
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cook Islands Māori words can be easy to learn. Inside: "roto" Outside: "vao" Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep...
Lesson 56 - Saying "Let's go"
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and ...
Lesson 55 - Saying "Happy Birthday"
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and ...
Lesson 54 - Asking "Do you want him/her?"
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and ...
Lesson 53 - Asking "Do you want it?"
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and ...
Lesson 52 - Asking "Whose is this?"
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Asking "Whose is this?" in the Cook Islands Māori language when someone leaves their dirty underwear in the hallway can be helpful. Join t...
Lesson 51 - Directions "Up" and "Down"
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Parking tip: look up to check if there are coconuts that may fall on your car. Also, look down in car parks and you may find loose change. Join the bo...
Lesson 50 - Directions "Left" and "Right"
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Lesson 49 - Asking "Who stole my canoe?"
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is also a Cook Islands Māori song about this called "Who stole my vaka?". Feel free to send us an email at [email protected] Clin...
Lesson 48 - Asking "What's the problem?"
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Lesson 47 - Asking "How are your parents?"
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Bonus 45.5 - Kuki Learning update (Tom made a mistake)
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and ...
Lesson 45 - Siblings "Tungane" (Male to Female)
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we focus on male siblings - specifically what their sisters would call them. Feel free to send us an email at [email protected] Se...
Lesson 44 - Siblings "Tuaine" (Female to Male)
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we focus on female siblings - specifically what their brothers would call them. Feel free to send us an email at [email protected]...
Lesson 43 - Siblings "Tuakana/Teina" (Same Gender)
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learning about siblings. What to call an older sibling and what to call a younger sibling. Let's learn it all. Feel free to send us an email at in...
Lesson 42 - Saying "God Bless"
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Perfect to use when leaving church or wishing family safe travels. Feel free to send us an email at [email protected] See our other content: ...
Lesson 41 - Asking "Where's the shop/market?"
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our market in Rarotonga is called the "Punanganui Market". Ask someone how to get there by using this Cook Islands Māori phrase! Feel free ...
Lesson 40 - Asking "Where's the police station?"
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hopefully the only time you need to use this is for getting your driver's license! Learn how to ask, "Where's the police station?" o...
Lesson 39 - Saying "Aunty" and "Uncle"
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we learn how to say "Aunty" and "Uncle" in the Cook Islands Māori language! We are certain if you are of Polynesian heritag...
Lesson 38 - Saying "Be careful"
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to say "Be careful" or "You be careful" in the Cook Islands Māori language! Feel free to send us an email at info@kukil...
Lesson 37 - Telling the time (Part 3: AM or PM)
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 of 3 of learning the time in the Cook Islands Māori language! Feel free to send us an email at [email protected] See our other content: ...
Lesson 36 - Asking "Where's the toilet?"
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This phrase could be useful in the Cook Islands. Feel free to send us an email at [email protected] See our other content: ...
Lesson 35 - Telling the time (Part 2: Minutes)
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now we learn the time using minutes in the Cook Islands Māori language! Feel free to send us an email at [email protected] See our other content...
Lesson 34 - Saying "It's no problem"
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not exactly "Hakuna Matata" but it's close enough. Learn how to say "It's no problem" in the Cook Islands Māori language!...
Lesson 33 - Telling the time (Part 1: Hours)
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How to tell the time in (hours) Cook Islands Māori. Feel free to send us an email at [email protected] See our other content: ...
Lesson 32 - Saying "Grandma" and "Grandpa"
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing like hearing all the mischief your parents did, from your grandparents. Let's learn the Cook Islands Māori language together! Feel free t...
Lesson 31 - Basic "Emotions and Feelings"
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so happy I could donate money to Kuki Learning! We are kidding... but we never say never. Feel free to send us an email at [email protected]...
Lesson 29 - Asking "How's your head?"
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to ask if someone's head is okay. Maybe they hit the ceiling fan, or they are hungover from drinking too much adult j...
Lesson 28 - Saying "Mum" and "Dad"
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn the formal and informal ways of saying "Mum" and "Dad" in the Cook Islands Māori language. See our other...
Lesson 27 - Saying "Please"
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to say, "Please" in the Cook Islands Māori language. See our other content: https://linkt...
Lesson 25 - Saying "Happy New Year"
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to say, "Happy New Year" in the Cook Islands Māori language. See our other content: https://...
Lesson 24 - Saying "Merry Christmas"
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to say, "Merry Christmas" in the Cook Islands Māori language. See our other content: https://li...
Lesson 23 - Asking "What's the time?"
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to ask, "What's the time?" in the Cook Islands Māori language. See our other content: https://...
Lesson 22 - Saying "You look beautiful!"
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to say, "You look beautiful!" or "You are beautiful!" in the Cook Islands Māori language. Connect w...
Lesson 21 - Asking "Do you know how to speak English?"
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The likelihood of you using this sentence is low, but when you do use it, you'll surprise a lot of the locals! Please leave a review and a comment...
Lesson 19 - Months of the Year
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here are the months of the year in the Cook Islands Māori language. Do you notice a resemblance with the English months? Click to connect with us: ht...
Lesson 18 - Vowels
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
These are the vowels in the Cook Islands Māori language. They are the same in English and the only difference are the pronunciations. Click to connec...
Lesson 17 - Days of the Week (Aitutaki)
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Days of the week in Aitutaki. Some helpful English to Māori phrases are: 1) Yesterday was (insert day) = E (insert day) inanai. 2) Today is (insert d...
Lesson 16 - Counting from 11-100
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn the numbers from 11-100 in the Cook Islands Māori language. Once you have learned how to count from 1-10, counting higher wi...
Lesson 15 - Days of the Week (Rarotonga)
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Days of the week in Rarotonga. Some helpful English to Māori phrases are: 1) Yesterday was (insert day) = E (insert day) inanai. 2) Today is (insert ...
Lesson 14 - Counting from 1-10
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn the numbers from 1-10 in the Cook Islands Māori language. This is the hardest part when learning to count however once you l...
Lesson 13 - Asking "How old are you?"
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to ask, "How old are you?" in the Cook Islands Māori language. This is "E'ia o'ou mata'iti?&q...
Lesson 12 - Asking "Are you hungry?"
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to ask, "Are you hungry?" in the Cook Islands Māori language. The Rarotonga dialect is "E matepongi toou?...
Lesson 11 - Saying "I'm from New Zealand"
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to say, "I'm from New Zealand" in the Cook Islands Māori language. This is: "No Aotearoa mai au"...
Lesson 10 - Saying "Yes/No"
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to say, "Yes/No" in the Cook Islands Māori language. yes = ae, pronounced: [ah-eh] no = kare, pronounced: [car...
Lesson 9 - Asking "Where are you from?"
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to ask, "Where are you from?" in the Cook Islands Māori language. This is similar to lesson 8 so check that le...
Lesson 8 - Asking "Where were you?"
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to ask, "Where were you?" in the Cook Islands Māori language. Where were you? = No'ea mai koe?, pronounced...
Lesson 7 - Asking "What's your name?"
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to ask, "What's your name?" in the Cook Islands Māori language. What's your name? = Ko'ai to ingoa?, pronounced: [koh-ah...
Lesson 6 - Saying your name
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to introduce yourself in the Cook Islands Māori language. My name is... = Toku ingoa ko..., pronounced: [tor-coo, eh-nga...
Lesson 5 - Saying "Thank you"
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to say 'Thank you' in the Cook Islands Māori language. Thank you = meitaki, pronounced: [may-tar-key] Very much = ma'ata...
Lesson 4 - Saying "Goodbye"
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to say 'goodbye' in the Cook Islands Māori language. Goodbye = Aere ra, pronounced: [ah-eh-reh, rah] Connect with us; ht...
Lesson 3 - Saying "Good morning"
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to say 'good morning' in the Cook Islands Māori language. Good morning = Popongi manea, pronounced: [paw-paw-ngee, ma-na...
Lesson 2 - Asking "How are you?"
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to ask 'How are you?' in the Cook Islands Māori language. How are you? = Pe'ea ua koe?, pronounced: [peh-air, o-ah, cor-...
Lesson 1 - Saying 'See ya'
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to say 'see ya' in the Cook Islands Māori language. See ya = Ka kite, pronounced: [car, key-teh] See ya later= Ka kite a...
Intro to Kuki Learning - Saying "Hello"
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn how to say "Hello" in the Cook Islands Māori language.Hello = Kia Orana, pronounced: [key-ah, oh-rah-nah]Join the ...