How to say “Where is the bathroom?” in Maori
The most common way to say “where is the bathroom?” in Maori. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Kei hea te wharepaku?
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How do you say "Where is the bathroom?" in Maori?
"Where is the bathroom?" in Maori is "Kei hea te wharepaku?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Kei hea te wharepaku?" written in Maori?
"Kei hea te wharepaku?" is the standard written form in Maori, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Kei hea te wharepaku?" in Maori?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Kei hea te wharepaku?" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Kei hea te wharepaku?" mean in English?
"Kei hea te wharepaku?" is the Maori way of saying "Where is the bathroom?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Where is the bathroom?" in Maori?
Many languages — including Maori — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Kei hea te wharepaku?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Maori spoken?
Maori is spoken by an estimated 185,000 people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Maori dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Maori dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Kei hea te wharepaku?" or any other Maori text.