Maori Language and Culture

The word for "ugly" in Maori is "whakararuraru."

You can find a site for English to Maori translation on the website called "Māori Dictionary" which offers a free online dictionary and translation service. Another option is the "Wehenga" platform, which specializes in translating English to Maori and vice versa. Both of these websites can be accessed easily through an internet search.

The Maori used a variety of gardening tools, including wooden spades (ko), digging sticks (pare), and planting sticks (taito). They also used harvesting tools such as shellfish scoops (kuri), and modified serrated shells called tuapapa. Additionally, they utilized flax baskets (kono) for carrying and collecting crops.

The Māori name for the South Island of New Zealand is Te Waipounamu.

In Māori, "talk" is often translated as "kōrero". It refers to the act of speaking, discussing, or conversing.

The Maori word "whaia" means to chase, pursue, or follow. It is often used in a metaphorical sense, encouraging individuals to pursue their goals, dreams, or aspirations.

The opinions of Europeans towards the Māori varied widely depending on the individual and the time period. Early European explorers and settlers often described the Māori as fierce and noble warriors, while missionaries and later settlers portrayed them as savages. Over time, understanding and appreciation of Māori culture and traditions grew, leading to increased respect and recognition of their rights. However, negative stereotypes and prejudices still persisted in certain sections of European society.

because when the eurponens came they took the land away from them, the Maroi sold (what is now wellington) to the europeons for about $500,000 at the time of the selling, and it ahppends thoughtout most of new Zealand.

and that's how it happend?

but then again i am not to sure about all of this it is judt what i have lernt in school over the past 11years i have been there.

The motto of Māori Battalion is 'Ake! Ake! Kia Kaha E!'.

The Maori word for 'grandfather' is "koroua." It is commonly used to refer to one's paternal or maternal grandfather.

Kei a ia e rua nga tama. (In Maori, "Kei a ia" means "He has" and "e rua nga tama" means "two sons".)

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The Maori word "nui" means "big" or "great" in English. It is commonly used to describe something that is large in size or significant in importance.

The causes of Māori nontribal wars were often rooted in disputes over land, resources, and power. These conflicts sometimes arose due to tensions between different Māori groups competing for control of territory or access to resources like fisheries or forests. Additionally, the impact of European colonization and the introduction of firearms also played a role in escalating intertribal conflicts among the Māori.

The Maori name for a chin tattoo is "ngutu whakaheke." In Maori culture, facial tattoos hold significant meaning and represent a person's identity and social status within their community.

Ika means Fish

Over 3,600 Battalion soldiers saw active service with the 28th Maori battalion ,649 of whom were killed

Te Aroha is pronounced "teh ah-ROH-hah." The "e" in "te" is pronounced like the "e" in "bed," the "a" in "aro" is pronounced like the "a" in "car," and the "o" in "ha" is pronounced like the "o" in "hot."

In Māori, "ruru" refers to the native owl or morepork (Ninox novaeseelandiae). It is known for its distinctive call, which often sounds like "ruru." The ruru is considered a nocturnal bird and is highly regarded in Māori mythology and folklore.

The first Maori doctor graduated from a university in Chicago in 1899. The first Maori doctor graduated in New Zealand in 1904.

The Maori word for talk starting with a "k" and ending with an "o" is "kōrero."

The Maori people lived in a traditional tribal society in New Zealand. They relied on hunting, fishing, and agriculture for sustenance. They had a strong connection to the land and had a complex social structure with chiefs and tribes. They practiced various customs and traditions, including tattooing, carving, and storytelling, which played an important role in their cultural and spiritual life.

In 1810, on a marae (traditional Maori gathering place), activities could include cultural ceremonies, such as welcoming ceremonies for visitors, powhiri (formal greetings), and whakatau (rituals of encounter). Other activities might include storytelling, performances of traditional songs and dances, sharing of food and hospitality, as well as discussions and decision-making regarding community matters. It was a place for cultural, social, and spiritual engagement within the Maori community.

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There is a list of Pakeha/Maori transliterations for names here:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~sooty/Pakehamaori.html

The spelling of "chair" in Māori language is "tūru."