Being able to say farewell to those who are staying is essential for everyday conversations in te reo māori.
tauira kotahi - farewell said by someone staying
| kupu | whakamārama |
|---|---|
| e | particle - before names with 1 or 2 syllables |
| kare | special friend or loved one |
| haere | to leave |
| rā | there |
tauira e rua - farewell said by a person staying, to their mother, aunty or female teacher
| kupu | whakamārama |
|---|---|
| kōkā | mother - eastern regions |
| mā te wā | idiom - in time |
| te | the |
| wā | time |
tauira e toru - farewell said by one person staying to their mother, aunty or teacher
| kupu | whakamārama |
|---|---|
| e | particle before names of 2 or less syllables |
| whae | mother, aunty, female teacher |
| mā te wā | idiom - in time |
| te | the |
| wā | time |
