馃嚦馃嚳 Maori phrases

How to Say "I don't understand" in Maori

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Kaore au e mohio
"I don't understand" in Maori 路 say it like kah-oh-reh ow eh moh-hee-oh

The most natural way to say "I don't understand" in Maori is Kaore au e mohio. 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

Kaore au e mohio ana
A slightly more formal way to express the same sentiment.
Kaore au i te mohio
Used in some regions, similar meaning.

When to use it

Use this phrase when someone is explaining something and you do not grasp the concept. It is polite to express confusion rather than pretending to understand. This phrase can be used in both formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Maori

MaoriEnglish
Kaore au e mohio ki te reo M膩ori.I do not understand the M膩ori language.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'Kaore au e mohio ana', which is more formal.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Kaore au e mohio, 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

How do I ask someone to explain something again?

You can say 'T膿n膩 koa, whakam膩ramatia mai' which means 'Please explain again.'

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