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Aotearoa New Zealand – For those learning the Māori language:
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Vocabulary
Aotearoa – New Zealand or the Land of the Long White Cloud
Ahuriri = Airport
āpōpō = Tomorrow
Aroha = Love, compassion
Hangi = Cooking underground with hot stones
Haere mai = Welcome
Haere ra = Goodbye
Haere pai atu, hoki pai mai = Travel safely
Hamarara = Umbrella
Hākari = Feast
Harakeke = Flax
Hei konei ra = Until then
Hongi = Traditional greeting expressed by the rubbing or touching of noses signifying unity in the mingling of one another’s breath
Hui = Gathering
Iwi = People, tribe
Kaiako = Teacher
Ka kite ano = See you again soon
Kai Poutiaki = Traditional carved pole
Kanohi ki te kanohi – Face-to-face communication
Ka pai = Good = Bueno
Kapa haka = Māori performing arts
Kaumātua = Māori elders
Kaupapa = Code of conduct; the purpose and goals of an organization
Kauri = Large native conifer
Kei a koe te kōrero – Share your story
Kia kaha = Forever strong = Sea fuerte
Kia ora = Hello
Kia rite = Get ready = Sea listo
Kaitiaki = Guardianship
Kaitiakitanga – Guardianship
Ki-o-rahi = Traditional ball game (video)
Koha = Donation
Korero = Conversation – Conversación
Kupu =
Mahi = Work
Mana = Reputation
Manaakitanga – Respect for hosts and kindness to guests
Manuhiri = Visitor, guest
Marae =
Marama = Moon
Ngā tākaro = Traditional games (examples)
Poroporoaki = farewell ceremony
Powhiri = welcoming ceremony
Pepeha = the way in which you introduce yourself
Papatūānuku = Earth
Pukamata = Facebook
Rangatahi = Youth
Ruaumoko = Guardian of earthquakes and volcanoes
Rorohiko = Computer
Roro = Brain
Hiko = Lightning
Taonga = Treasures
Tangata = A person
Te Moana nui a Kiwa = Pacific Ocean
Taumau = Arranged marriage
Tautoko = To support, advocate
Tāwhirimātea = God of weather (Mother Nature)
Te Kotahitanga = The Being Together as One
Tikanga = Tradions, customs
Tino Rangatiratanga= Absolute sovereignty (Mere Takoko)
Waka = vehicle, canoe
Waiata = Song
Whanau = Family
Whakapapa = Genealogy How an ancient Māori idea of belonging can create winning teams
Whakawhanauatanga = Making of family
Whanaungatanga = Relationships
Whenua = Land; placenta
Ngā mihi o te Tau Hou ki a koutou katoa = Wishing you all a very Happy New Year
He tino reka tōku kawhe = My coffee is delicious
Rā whānau = Birthday
E haere mai ana koe ki te pō whakanui i taku rā whānau? = Are you coming to my birthday party?
Te Wiki o te Haepapa Hāereere = Responsible Travel Week
Tō ātaahua hoki! = You’re so beautiful!
Te reo tautoko – Behind you all the way
Wairua = Spirit
Whakaaro = Opinion
Utu = Repayment (poster)
Ipurangi = Internet
Me tere ake taku ipurangi = My internet connection should be faster
Kōrerohanga = Vlog
Horopaki = Context
Tohumarau = hashtag
https://twitter.com/reomaori/status/933928633713885185
Pāho mataora = Livestream
Tīhau anō = Retweet
Ko tātau ko te Māori, tērā pea e manaaki ana i nga take tikanga tangata, engari kaore e whakapono ana ki nga kōrero katoa mo tātau me a tātau tikanga.
We Māori may respect anthropology, but do not always believe what it says about our society and customs.
Mā tātou katoa e atawhai i te tāonga ao turoa = Everyone has a role to play in conservation.
wisdom (mātauranga)
courage (maia)
compassion (atawhai)
integrity (ngākau tapatahi)
self-mastery (whakahautanga)
belief (whakapono)
Tūrangawaewae; it translates as ‘a place to stand’, the land he feels strong on.
http://www.espn.co.uk/rugby/story/_/id/19624382/andrew-hore-rugby-world-cup-winning-farmer-finds-place-stand
Elsewhere on the Web
Kia Ora Hakinakina Booklet
Days of the Week
Rāhina = Monday
Rātū = Tuesday
Rāapa = Wednesday
Rāpare = Thursday
Rāmere = Friday
Rāhoroi = Saturday
Rātapu = Sunday
Greetings
Po marie = Goodnight
Nga mihi = Greetings
Ngā mihi = Many blessings (Thank you)
Tēnā koe = Thank you
Noho ora mai = Stay safe
New Vocabulary
Ka rawe tēnei ata! = Enjoy this morning!
Kaua e whakamā = Don’t be shy
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