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New Zealand Literature and Language
All about New Zealand authors and literature, language, and unique terminology.
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Maori is the Maori religion, which is based on traditional Maori mythology and beliefs. Some Maori follow all sorts of Pakeha religions including many types of Christianity, from Mormonism to Rastafarianism.
In the early days of European settlement, Maori tried to get along with the Pakeha by accepting their religion, so some churches developed that are a Maori version of other Pakeha religions. One example is the Ratana church.
Flax is commonly made into linen, which is an expensive fabric used for home decorating and table coverings.
Flax is an extremely useful plant that's been used for centuries to make many different products including fabric, twine, rope, dye, paper, paint, soap, food and medicines. It is one of the oldest plant fibers in the world. The finest grades are used to make linen. Lower grades are used to make twine and rope.
Flax seeds have a high nutritional value due to the presence of lignans and omega-3 fatty acids. Flax seed oil is beneficial to the heart, lowers cholesterol, has anti-cancer properties and may lessen the severity of diabetes. Whole seeds can be added to salads, cereals, baked goods, pancakes, and many other foods. They have a slightly nutty taste. Ground seeds can be added to soups, desserts, baked goods, ground meats- almost any food, to increase the nutritional value.
Flax is used to make linseed oil which has been used for centuries in paints and varnishes.
Other than the above uses, Flax or Harakeke is used to make bags, flowers, backpacks, floral arrangements, mats, fans and countless other things for everyday use. It is a very versatile plant.
Most commonly "Ja" (prounced Yah) or "Yebo" but it depends what language you're going for!!!
'Ja' will work for South African English & Afrikaans. 'Yebo' will work for Zulu.
Or you could just say "yes"...though you probably shouldn't
How do you say 'goodnight' in New Zealand?
Almost all of New Zealand speaks English. So 'Goodnight' would be 'Goodnight.'
How do you answer the question 'Ko wai tou ingoa?
Ko wai tou ingoa means What is your name?
"Ko (your name) toku ingoa", is how you answer.
My name is (your name)
Do New Zealand people speak with an accent?
History is the simple answer. New Zealand has three official languages, Maori, English and New Zealand Sign language.
Some early settlers spoke Gaelic, French, Norwegian, Danish, and Chinese. The image of the Tower of Babel (albeit apocryphal) is warning enough.
Kei te aha koe? (What are you doing?)
Or depending where you are in New Zealand , it means how are you just like kei te pehea koe , but Ngati Porou use Kei te aha koe instead of the other.
Ngati Porou is East Coast of New Zealand from Gisborne to East Cape
What does ma te wa mean in maori?
The main social units in Maori culture are Waka (canoe), Iwi (tribe), Hapu (sub-tribe) and Whanau (extended family). Iwi is an extended kinship group usually connected by a common ancestor and/or a migratory Waka or canoe. Iwi, though commomnly translated as 'tribe' can mean people, nation, or race. Iwi literally means 'bone' so a common Maori expression "I'm am going back to my bones" refers to a return to their Iwi.
What is August in te reo maori?
August - Akuhata
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Akuhata is the transliteration from English... some traditional names for August:
Kaiwaka
Here turi kōkā
Māngere (which also means idle)
What is the meaning of kīanga?
"Kīanga" is a Maori word that means "summer" in English. It refers to the season of the year characterized by warm weather and longer days.
Te- means familiar singular; to you; for you; yourself.
I found Quiera in combination with quien as quienquiera which means, whoever; whosoever, whomever. Quien- is a pronoun; who, whom; he who, she who. So obviously, Quiera means ever, but what Te Quiera means in combination? This is little help, context might add to this meaning. I think that it means i Love You for EVER because they always talk about love if you pay very close attention to the song.
Nui in maori means big, huge for example "he tino nui tana puku", translated this means, "your stomach is really huge".
Māori word for 'kick'.
E.G. I whana te kau i te kurī
The cow kicked the dog.
Do you need to speak or write in English in order to come and settle in new zealand?
yes everyone in new zealand speaks english so you will have to. probably not learn how to write but its highly recommended.
