The meaning of Whanganui is The Big Harbour. Wanganui is a corruption of the original Maori 'Whanganui'.
The big harbour
The correct spelling is Whanganui. Officially, both Wanganui and Whanganui are considered acceptable, but, 'Wanganui' is a corruption of the original Maori 'Whanganui'.
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Wanganui Campaign happened in 1848.
Maori word for Church is Haahi
The correct spelling is Whanganui. Officially, both Wanganui and Whanganui are considered acceptable, but, 'Wanganui' is a corruption of the original Maori 'Whanganui'.
The Maori translation of the word 'unique' is 'nohinohi'.
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ketekete is the Maori word meaning frustrated. Matekiri and takeo are alternative word also meaning frustrated.
The Maori word for model (as in design, pattern or example) is 'Tauira'. The Maori verb meaning to model (clothing) is 'Whakaatu'.
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"Rangimarie" is a Maori word that translates to "peace" or "serenity" in English. It is often used to convey a sense of tranquility and harmony.
The Maori verb meaning 'to dribble' (as in dribble a basketball) is 'Tupanapana'.
Anakiwa – in Maori means "Cave of the Sea Gods"
Dad/Father
Sad is an English term. The Maori word meaning sad is pōuri.
Maori words meaning a landmark are:tohutohu whenuapou rahui (a boundary marker)