Māori · 31 October 2026 · Whānau Gatherings
kei te pēhea koe, e whaea
how are you, mother/aunt?
phrase
A warm, polite greeting addressed to a mother, aunt, or respected adult woman, asking about her present state or health.
In a sentence
Kei te pēhea koe, e whaea? Kei te pūmau tonu koe ki te mahi i te māra?
How are you, auntie? Are you still hard at work in the garden?