馃嚦馃嚳 Maori phrases

How to Say "Do you speak English?" in Maori

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Ka korero koe i te reo Ingarihi?
"Do you speak English?" in Maori 路 say it like kah koh-roh-roh koh-eh ee teh reh-oh ing-ah-ree-hee

The most natural way to say "Do you speak English?" in Maori is Ka korero koe i te reo Ingarihi?. 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

Ka taea e koe te korero i te reo Ingarihi?
A more formal way to ask.
Kia korero koe i te reo Ingarihi?
A casual way to ask.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to ask someone if they can speak English. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You might use it when meeting someone new or when you are unsure of their language skills.

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Examples in Maori

MaoriEnglish
Ka korero koe i te reo Ingarihi?Do you speak English?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct word order in questions.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

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