馃嚦馃嚳 Maori phrases

How to Say "What time is it?" in Maori

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
He aha te taima?
"What time is it?" in Maori 路 say it like he ah-ha teh tie-ma

The most natural way to say "What time is it?" in Maori is He aha te taima?. 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

He aha te w膩?
Another common way to ask, slightly more casual.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to know the current time. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. Just approach someone politely and ask.

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Examples in Maori

MaoriEnglish
He aha te taima i te w膩 e haere ana?What time is it while we are going?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'taima' with 'w膩', but both can be used.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a difference between 'taima' and 'w膩'?

Both mean time, but 'taima' is more commonly used for asking the time.

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