Homegrown · te reo from home

E pai ana?

is it alright if…?

A glaring fault Quinton hears everywhere, even in his own household.

Watch the key moments, answer as you go, then use it at home.

Step 1 · The problem

Can I have a biscuit?

A very common sentence in Quinton's house.

Play the clip. It stops so you can guess.

Step 2 · E taea ana

What does e taea ana actually mean?

Play the clip. It stops so you can guess.

Step 3 · Asking permission

Quinton asks if he can keep talking.

Play the clip. It stops so you can guess.

Step 4 · Build it

Is it alright if I keep talking?

Step 5 · Your mission

Asking permission? E pai ana kia … Save e taea ana for "am I able to" Listen for it at home: are they asking if they can, or if they may?