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Maori Language and Culture
The Maori people are the native people of New Zealand. They were also the original speakers of the Maori language, one of New Zealand's official languages. Descendants of the Maori people are found throughout New Zealand. In this category, there are questions relating to this people's culture, history and language.
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Does Kingi Tuheitia Paki live in Turongo house?
Turongo House at Turangawaewae Marae, Ngaruawahia is the Royal residence of reigning monarch of Kingitanga and is occupied by monarch whilst he is in attendance at particular functions held at Turangawaewae Marae. This may depend on the length of the function, of other guest that may also be in residence at the time, The Monarch whilst in residence will fly the Royal Flag to signify that he is in residence. This is the residence for the Head of the Kingitanga Movement whilst carrying out official engagements. Kingi Tuheitia has his own private residence where he dwells on a day to day basis outside his royal official engagements.
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In Māori, -6 is "ono minus ono" which translates to "six minus six".
What is the phrase Carpe Diem translated into Maori?
The phrase "Carpe Diem" can be translated into Maori as "Kia mau ki te rā" which means "seize the day".
What does ko wai ra kotiro mean?
it means ' Who is that girl (over there)?' can be different though, 'ra' indicates away from the listener and speaker.
Language is a system of communication using symbols, such as words and gestures, to convey meaning between individuals. It allows for the expression of thoughts, emotions, and ideas. Language is a vital aspect of human culture and society.
What does tihei mauri ora mean?
The saying Tihei mauri ora comes from when Hineahuone (the first made woman) had life breathed into her. The tiheiis like the sneeze when a child is born, the mauri is the force and the ora is the life.
How do you say thank you for listening in maori?
Kia ora, you can say "Tēnā koe mō te whakarongo" to say thank you for listening in Maori.
How do you say ''thank you for listening to my speech'' in Maori?
normally 'tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa' will give the expression of 'Thank you for listening to my speech'. Means thank you all greatly.
tutu: be inquisitive, to 'tinker' with things, be mischievous
to play with something 'Ko koe he tutu' you are a fiddler. 'Kaua e tutu' Dont fiddle around (or - dont touch)
Where did the Mataatua Waka come from?
The Mataatua Waka is believed to have originated from Hawaiki, a mythical homeland in Polynesian cultures. It is said to have journeyed from Hawaiki to Aotearoa (New Zealand) carrying the ancestors of the Māori people.
The Maori people in New Zealand did not discover gold first. Gold was discovered in New Zealand in the mid-19th century during the Otago Gold Rush. This discovery brought many European settlers to the country in search of gold.
How do you say i am 9 in maori?
You would say "Kei te waru ōku tau" in Maori to mean "I am 9 years old".
What does kei whangarei toku kainga noho mean?
"Kei Whangarei toku kainga noho" means:
Whangarei is where I live.
Is mukukai the kaitiaki of tukorehe?
its not the kaitiaki but a kaitiaki, i you want to know, come home and ind out we be only too happy to share the story and others like it. check out the tukorehe website and contact us thru that.
How do you say is that the time in Maori?
You can say "Kei te wā tēnā?" in Maori to ask "Is that the time?"
What are the numbers 1 to 50 in Maori?
(The numbers in the 10s, 20s, 30s and so forth are created by indicating a multiple of the word ten, tekau.)
tahi, rua, toru, wha, rima, ono, whitu, waru, iwa, tekau 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
tekau ma tahi, tekau ma rua, tekau ma toru, tekau ma wha, tekau ma rima, tekau ma ono, tekau ma whitu, tekau ma waru, tekau ma iwa, rua tekau
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
rua tekau ma tahi, rua tekau ma rua, rua tekau ma toru, rua tekau ma wha, rua tekau ma rima, rua tekau ma ono, rua tekau ma whitu, rua tekau ma waru, rua tekau ma iwa, toru tekau
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
toru tekau ma tahi, toru tekau ma rua, toru tekau ma toru, toru tekau ma wha, toru tekau ma rima, toru tekau ma ono, toru tekau ma whitu, toru tekau ma waru, toru tekau ma iwa, wha tekau
31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40
wha tekau ma tahi, wha tekau ma rua, wha tekau ma toru, wha tekau ma wha, wha tekau ma rima, wha tekau ma ono, wha tekau ma whitu, wha tekau ma waru, wha tekau ma iwa, rima tekau!
41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50!
What does the maori word putea mean?
"Putea" in Maori means "money" or "wealth." It refers to finances or resources that can be used to support oneself or others.
"Zyla" does not have a specific meaning in Maori language as it is not a traditional Maori word. Maori language is based on Polynesian languages, and traditional Maori names carry cultural significance.
What does whenuapai mean in maori?
2. (noun) placenta, afterbirth. Kāore i roa i muri mai i te whānautanga ka puta mai te whenua (PK wh1170).Not long after the birth the placenta appeared.
3. (noun) ground. Kua hōhonu ki te whenua ngā pakiaka o te rākau e kore e taea te huhuti (TWM 17/7/1869 wh1).The roots of the tree are deep into the ground and cannot be pulled out.
pai1. (verb) (-ngia) to like, approve, consent, appeal. Koinei anake te whakangungu kaiako i pai ki a au (HM 4/2008 wh3).This was the only teacher training that I liked. See alsopaingia.2. (stative) be good, efficient, simple, easy, excellent, suitable, agreeable, pleasant, handsome, good-looking. See also ka pai.
3. (noun) excellence, suitability, good looks, advantage, quality, standard, good. He iwi hūmārire te Māori, he makoha, he aroha ki te pai (TTT 1/8/1930 wh2118).The Māori are amiable people, placid and love that which is good.
What is name for maori to Europeans?
Whats the name for french to European? I hope you understand now.
