馃嚦馃嚳 Maori phrases

How to Say "Where is the bathroom?" in Maori

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Kei hea te wharepaku?
"Where is the bathroom?" in Maori 路 say it like kay he-ah teh fah-reh-pah-koo

The most natural way to say "Where is the bathroom?" in Maori is Kei hea te wharepaku?. 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

Kei te hea te whare p膩tea?
A more casual way to ask, often used among friends.
E p膿hea ana te wharepaku?
A slightly more formal way to inquire about the bathroom.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you need to find the bathroom in a public place or at someone's home. It is polite and straightforward. You can ask anyone, including staff in restaurants or hosts at gatherings.

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Examples in Maori

MaoriEnglish
Kei hea te wharepaku, t膿n膩?Where is the bathroom, please?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'wharepaku' with 'whare' which means house; remember 'wharepaku' specifically refers to the bathroom.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Kei hea te wharepaku?, 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

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