Whakataukī Flashcards
1
Q
Tangata akona i te kāinga tūnga ki te marae tau ana
A
A person taught at home, shapes well on the marae/one who is trained properly will stand on the marae confidently.
2
Q
Ka mate kāinga tahi ka ora kāinga rua
A
A first home dies, a second house lives
3
Q
Ka pū te ruha ka hao te rangatahi
A
As an old net withers another is remade
4
Q
Kia kaha, kia maia kia manawanui
A
Be strong, be brave, be steadfast.
5
Q
E kore e au e ngaro he kākano I ruia mai I Rangiātea
A
I shall never be lost, I am a seed sown from Rangiātea (Ancient Maori homeland of origin / church / similar to heaven)
6
Q
Whāia te mātauranga hei oranga mō koutou
A
Seek after wisdom for the sake of your wellbeing
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