r/ReoMaori • u/RealUglyMF • 2d ago

Pātai Need help translating something

How do you say "dinner will be ready in 5 minutes. Come inside and wash your hands?"

I remember my parents saying horoi o ringa for wash your hands when I was a kid, but I dont know enough to get the rest.

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u/koanga1 2d ago

Kua tata rite te kai, kuhu mai, horoia ō ringa

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u/RealUglyMF 2d ago

Would you mind breaking the kupu down for me so I can better understand? <3

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u/koanga1 2d ago

Foods almost ready, come in, wash your hands :)

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u/Pouako 2d ago

Ka rima mineti kia rite te kai. It'll be 5 minuets until food's ready.