馃嚦馃嚳 Maori phrases

How to Say "Where are you from?" in Maori

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
N艒 hea koe?
"Where are you from?" in Maori 路 say it like noh heh-ah koh-eh

The most natural way to say "Where are you from?" in Maori is N艒 hea koe?. 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

N艒 hea mai koe?
A slightly more casual way to ask.
N艒 wai koe?
Used when asking about someone's origins.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when meeting someone new and you want to know their background. It is a friendly way to start a conversation. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings.

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Examples in Maori

MaoriEnglish
N艒 hea koe?Where are you from?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct pronoun 'koe' for 'you'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is this phrase formal or informal?

It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

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