How do you say 26 in Maori?
24.” rua ” two; “brace” understood). 26.” toru ” three “). 25.” wha ” four “). 30.” rima ” five “).
What is tekau MA Rua?
The Tekau-mā-rua advise where appropriate and represent the King on key kaupapa whether it be social, cultural, economic, spiritual or political affecting Māori development.
How do you count to 100 in Maori?
So here’s our fuddy and we have hundreds tens and ones or a row Tico.
What does Noho ora mai?
Noho ora mai – All the best.
What is Nga mihi?
Ngā mihi (Congratulations, regards, thank you)
How do you say 14 in Maori?
Fourteen = Tekau mā whā
How do you say 13 in Maori?
Thirteen = Tekau mā toru.
How do you say 4 in Maori?
Te Reo Māori numbers from 1-20:
Two = Rua. Three = Toru. Four = Whā Five = Rima.
What does Nga mihi maioha?
Thank you (with appreciation), from our principal ….
What is Nga mihi nui?
The English translation is : Greetings to all.
What does Ka kite ano?
Ka Kite Ano (See you tomorrow)
Although this is generally remarked as incorrect usage, ‘ka kite ano’ is commonly said by local TV presenters and newscasters when bidding goodbye to their viewers. It may pop up in daily conversations with Kiwis too – so keep this one at the back of your mind for future reference.
What does Tahi mean in NZ?
Tahi is the māori word for ‘one’, so ‘joining as one’. A second meaning of Pūtahi is ‘long clouds, strata’, suggesting a link to Aotearoa (New Zealand), the ‘land of the long white cloud’.
How do you say 7 in Maori?
Te Reo Māori numbers from 1-20:
- One = Tahi.
- Two = Rua.
- Three = Toru.
- Four = Whā
- Five = Rima.
- Six = Ono.
- Seven = Whitu.
- Eight = Waru.
What are the Māori colors?
What are the colours in Māori?
- Red in Māori = Whero.
- Blue in Māori = Kikorangi.
- Green in Māori = Kakariki.
- Yellow in Māori = Kowhai.
- Purple in Māori = Waiporoporo.
- Orange in Māori = Karaka.
- Brown in Māori = Parauri.
- Black in Māori = Mangu.
What is Nga mihi nui mean?
Greetings to all
The English translation is : Greetings to all.
What is Ka Rawe?
1. (verb) to be excellent, becoming, good, fine, pleasant, nice. Ka rawe te mahi a aua māia (TP 1/8/1902:2). / The performance of those brave warriors was excellent.
Whats mahi mean?
Verb. mahi (passive mahia or mahingia) to work, do, perform, make, accomplish, practise, raise (money)
What does Kahi mean?
one, single
Numeral. kahi. one, single; some.
What does Pakeha mean?
the white inhabitants of New
Pakeha, which is a Maori term for the white inhabitants of New Zealand, was in vogue even prior to 1815. Its original meaning and origin are obscure, but the following are possible origins, the first being the most probable: From pakepakeha: imaginary beings resembling men. From pakehakeha: one of the sea gods.
What is the Māori name for black?
mangu. 1. (adjective) be black.
What is Ngā mihi mean?
Congratulations, regards, thank you
Ngā mihi (Congratulations, regards, thank you)
Is mahi a goddess name?
Mahi is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin and is said to mean ‘Goddess’. In Indian mythology it is the name of an earth goddess. The name is used by Hindu parents, and is not especially popular in England. Mahi is also the name of a village in India, and in several Eastern languages it mean ‘fish’.
How many Maori words are there?
Most Māori dictionaries contain between 10,000 and 20,000 word entries. If every Māori word that ever appeared in print was counted the number may reach 100,000. As with any major English dictionary, many words would not be known by fluent speakers.
Is the term Kiwi offensive?
“Kiwi” (/ˈkiːwi/ KEE-wee) is a common self-reference used by New Zealanders, though it is also used internationally. Unlike many demographic labels, its usage is not considered offensive; rather, it is generally viewed as a symbol of pride and affection for most people of New Zealand.
Can non Māori have a Pepeha?
But the pepeha is also becoming an essential part of the work life of Pākehā and Tauiwi. Educator and linguist Keri Opai believes it’s appropriate for non-Māori to have and use a pepeha — you can read his interview about that here — but he says the pepeha for those who aren’t Māori must be structured differently.