Grammar

Today we learn how to tell someone not to do something using 'kaua e'.

From the options below, choose the correct Māori translation for 'Don’t be late!'
  • Kaua e haere!
  • Kaua e takaroa!
  • Kaua e kaukau!
 

From the options below, choose the correct Māori translation for 'Don’t sleep!'
  • Kaua e moe!
  • Kaua e oho!
  • Kaua e maranga!
 

From the options below, choose the correct Māori translation for 'Don’t be stupid!'
  • Kaua e patopato?
  • Kaua e peke!
  • Kaua e pōrangi!
 

From the options below, choose the correct Māori translation for 'Don’t listen to her!'
  • Kaua e whakarongo ki a ia!
  • Kaua e patu i a ia!
  • Kaua e teka!
 

From the options below, choose the correct Māori translation for 'Don’t kill the rabbit!'
  • Kaua e oma!
  • Kaua e kai i te keke!
  • Kaua e patua te rāpeti!
 

From the options below, choose the correct Māori translation for 'Don’t forget the rēwena bread!'
  • Kaua e wareware te parāoa rēwena!
  • Kaua e wareware te parāoa parai!
  • Kaua e haere ki te whare pikitia!
 

From the options below, choose the correct Māori translation for 'Don’t be lazy!'
  • Kaua e horomi!
  • Kaua e kakama!
  • Kaua e māngere!
 

Exercises

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