Offering opinions

Ki tōku whakaaro

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When offering opinions on something there are some main phrases that are commonly used to offer an opinion. The following examples can also be used with the word nei and have the same meaning.

Ki taku (nei) mōhio, ...	I think (i.e. according to my knowledge)
Ki tōku (nei) mōhio, ...	I think (i.e. according to my knowledge)
Ki a au (nei), ...	I think (i.e. according to me)
Ki tōku (nei) whakaaro, ....	I think (i.e. according to my thinking)
Ki ōku (nei) whakaaro, ...	I think (i.e. according to my thinking)
Ki tāku (nei) titiro, ...	From my observation

You can also use other variations to offer the opinions of others.

Ki tōna whakaaro, ...	She/He thinks/According to his/her thoughts)
Ki a Eruera, ...	Edward thinks/According to Edward
Ki ētehi atu tāngata, ...	Some other people think/According to other people

Further explanations and examples: Te Kākano pp. 85-86.
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Offering opinions

Te Whanake Dictionary