馃嚦馃嚳 Maori phrases

How to Say "Delicious" in Maori

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
tino pai
"Delicious" in Maori 路 say it like tee-no pie

The most natural way to say "Delicious" in Maori is tino pai. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

pai
a more casual way to say good or nice
tino reka
used specifically for food that is very tasty

When to use it

You can use 'tino pai' when you want to express that something tastes really good. It's suitable for both food and drinks. Use it in casual conversations with friends or family when enjoying a meal together.

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Examples in Maori

MaoriEnglish
He kai tino pai t膿nei.This food is delicious.
Ka pai te tiakarete.The chocolate is delicious.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'pai' with 'reka', but 'pai' is more general while 'reka' specifically refers to taste.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear tino pai, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Maori with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'tino pai' mean?

'Tino pai' means very good or delicious, often used to describe food.

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