Maori Language and Culture

I believe it is "kotiro" for a young girl.

"Junior" in Maori can be translated as "tōtika."

In Māori, "daughter" is translated as "tamahine."

A whare tupuna is a traditional Maori meeting house that serves as a focal point for cultural and community activities. It often embodies ancestral connections and tribal histories through its intricate carvings and designs. This sacred space plays a significant role in preserving and celebrating Maori customs and traditions.

Kia ora, It means literally "be well/healthy" but is usually translated and used as an informal "hi"

To say your age in Maori, you would use the word "tau." For example, to say "I am 30 years old," you would say "Kei te toru tekau tau ahau."

The Maori word for woman is wahine.

Tamaki Makau Rau means Auckland.

"Pakeha" is a term used in Maori to refer to people of European descent, particularly those who are from New Zealand. It is often used in a neutral or descriptive manner to identify individuals in the context of cultural and ethnic diversity in New Zealand.

To say "What is the day tomorrow?" in Maori, you would say "Ko te ra āpōpō?"

The Maori people of New Zealand traditionally lived in fortified villages called pa. These were hilltop settlements with palisade fences for protection. Today, many Maori live in modern housing in urban areas or rural communities throughout New Zealand.

The Maori people primarily live in New Zealand, which is located in the South Pacific region. They are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand with a rich culture and history.

You can say "Kei te hiamoe ahau" in Māori, which translates to "I am tired."

Whakapapa is important in Māori culture as it establishes connections to ancestors, land, and spiritual beliefs. It provides a sense of identity, belonging, and continuity, passing down knowledge and traditions through generations. Whakapapa is also used to maintain relationships and responsibilities within the community.

rua tekau ma is the number of 25

Torea is the South Island pied oystercatcher and Torea pango is the sooty oystercatcher.

Two different versions.

1. Edward Shortland transcribed Chief Hururu's word as Oanaka - which would be 'the place of Anaka.' When they met in 1844 on the banks of the Waitaki river.

2. Otherwise, Wanaka is the southern Maori dialect of wananga in northern Maori. = place of knowledge or information. Now used in the NZ Universities titles as Wananga o Otago, Wananga o Waikato, etc.

"Kuri" means dog in Maori. It is also commonly used to refer to the Polynesian dog breed that existed in New Zealand before the arrival of Europeans.

"Paho" translates to "publish" in English.

The Māori name for Mount Albert is Owairaka.

The Maori name for Bluff is Motupohue.

The original skin color of the Maori people is thought to have been brown. Maori are of Polynesian descent and have a range of skin tones from light brown to dark brown.

In the traditional sense of a God, as a high deity that reigns above and rules over the lives of men, there really aren't any. The Maori people revere their elders and ancestors, not as gods, but as inspiration. They view warfare and battle as the true path to enlightenment. The common belief is that honor in battle brings 'Mana', a form of spiritual energy. This was true until the early 1800's, when many Maori people accepted Christianity. Many others (to this day) adopt the Islam faith (and it is the fastest growing religion to the Maori tribes).

Sure, just let me know the Maori word you would like translated into English.

Okay, first you write the number.

1- Tahi

2- Rua

3- Toru

4- Wha

5- Rima

6- Ono

7- Whitu

8- Waru

9- Iwa

10- Tekau

11- Tekau ma Tahi

12- Tekau ma rua

13- Tekau ma toru

14- Tekau ma wha

15- Tekau ma rima

16-tekau ma ono

17- tekau ma whitu

18-tekau ma waru

19- tekau ma iwa

20- tekau ma tekau

21- rua tekau ma tahi

22- rua tekau ma rua

23- rua tekau ma toru

24- rua tekau ma wha

25- rua tekau ma rima

26- rua tekau ma ono

27- rua tekau ma whitu

28- rua tekau ma waru

29- rua tekau ma iwa

30- toru tekau

31- toru tekau ma tahi

Then you write 'o' and then the month:

Kohi-tātea

January

Hui-tanguru

February

Poutū-te-rangi

March

Paenga-whāwhā

April

Haratua

May

Pipiri

June

Hōngongoi

July

Here-turi-kōkā

August

Mahuru

September

Whiringa-ā-nuku

October

Whiringa-ā-rangi

November

Hakihea

December

And for 2011 you write: rua mano tekau ma tahi

2012: rua mano tekau ma rua

2013: rua mano tekau ma toru

etc... (mano mean thousand and tekau is anything in the tens column)

And heres the days of the week:

Rāhina

Monday

Rātū

Tuesday

Rāapa

Wednesday

Rāpare

Thursday

Rāmere

Friday

Rāhoroi

Saturday

Rātapu

Sunday

So all together its for example: 17th November 2011

Tekau ma whitu (17th) o (of) whiringa (November) rua mano tekau ma tahi (2011)

There you have it. (Sorry if its confusing :P)