High frequency 900 Flashcards
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Word
A
Meanings
2
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te
A
the
3
Q
i
A
at, in, to, from, because of, past tense marker
4
Q
ki
A
to, at, in, on, towards, with, according to
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Q
ka
A
future tense marker, continuous action marker
6
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e
A
present tense marker, imperative marker, vocative particle
7
Q
ngā
A
plural article: the (plural)
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Q
o
A
of, belonging to, from (indicating possession)
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a
A
of, belonging to, at, and (used with names and pronouns)
10
Q
he
A
a, some, an, indicating indefinite nouns
11
Q
ko
A
used in introducing names, emphasis, identity
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ana
A
continuous tense marker, his, hers
13
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atu
A
away, off, distant, beyond
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me
A
and, with, should, must, as well as
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Q
mai
A
towards, this way, since
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ia
A
he, she, him, her, each, every, also
17
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kei
A
at, in, on, at the time of, future location
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Q
nā
A
by, belonging to, because, because of
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kua
A
perfect tense marker, already, just
20
Q
rā
A
day, sun, there, over there, that, but
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Q
nei
A
here, this, indicating something near
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haere
A
to go, travel, move, journey
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Q
hoki
A
to return, also, too
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tētahi
A
a, one, some, another
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anō
again, also, another, as well
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mahi
work, action, activity, to work
27
mea
thing, object, to say, to do
28
hei
for, as, to be, in order to
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tonu
still, immediately, continuous, direct
30
mō
for, about, on behalf of, concerning
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ā
and, and then, future time marker
32
tēnei
this, this here
33
koe
you (singular)
34
kōrero
to speak, talk, story, conversation
35
rātou
they, them (three or more people)
36
au
I, me, myself
37
ai
so, thus, then, habitual action marker
38
mā
by, through, by means of, for (future time)
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roto
inside, within, in
40
whanaunga
relative, relation, kin, family member
41
ake
upwards, to grow, increase, own
42
tino
very, quite, main, true, real
43
noa
merely, only, just, quite, up to, as far as
44
noho
to sit, stay, dwell, live, remain
45
rawa
absolutely, at all, exceedingly, to obtain
46
kātahi
then, first, at that moment, afterwards
47
nui
large, big, great, many, important
48
kore
no, not, none, nothing, to fail, be absent
49
ō
of, belonging to, from (indicating possession)
50
mōhio
to know, understand, to be familiar with
51
reira
there, in that place, as a result
52
tātou
we, us (inclusive, three or more)
53
āhua
appearance, form, shape, somewhat, kind of
54
whakaaro
thought, idea, opinion, to think
55
iho
downwards, below, internal, essence, from
56
tamariki
children, young people, offspring
57
kī
to say, speak, key, full, loaded
58
tangata
person, people, man, human being
59
whare
house, building, shelter, institution
60
tae
to arrive, reach, color, to come
61
kāore
no, not, none, negative form
62
kura
school, red, treasured possession, learning institution
63
puta
to emerge, exit, come out, appear
64
kite
to see, find, discover, notice
65
ōna
his, her, its (plural)
66
wāhi
place, location, part, portion
67
whakaaturanga
show, display, presentation, exhibition
68
ēnei
these
69
rua
two, pair, hole, pit
70
tōku
my, mine (singular, formal)
71
tū
to stand, stop, halt, position, attitude
72
tēnā
that, that near you, formal greeting
73
waka
canoe, vehicle, vessel, medium, container
74
Māori
Māori (indigenous people of New Zealand), normal, natural
75
māori
ordinary, normal, usual, indigenous, native
76
pikitia
picture, movie, film, photograph
77
koutou
you (plural), you all
78
rangi
sky, day, weather, heavens
79
iwi
tribe, nation, people, bones
80
mau
to take, grasp, carry, hold, to wear
81
taha
side, edge, part, aspect
82
whenua
land, earth, ground, placenta, country
83
reo
language, voice, dialect, tongue
84
rānei
or, either, whether
85
ao
world, light, dawn, day
86
taua
that, the aforementioned, the one previously mentioned
87
kāinga
home, village, residence, habitation
88
manu
bird, kite, plane, winged creature
89
whai
to pursue, follow, seek, have
90
rākau
tree, wood, stick, weapon
91
titiro
to look, watch, observe, inspect
92
māua
we, us (exclusive, two people)
93
hoa
friend, partner, companion, mate
94
kaha
strong, strength, ability, power, intense
95
taea
to be able, can, to achieve, to succeed
96
mātau
to know, understand, right-hand side, hook
97
roa
long, tall, length, prolonged
98
tekau
ten
99
pāpā
father, dad, uncle, papa
100
muri
behind, after, back, end
101
kāre
no, not, none, negative form
102
mua
in front, ahead, before, first
103
pea
perhaps, maybe, possibly, pear (fruit)
104
arā
that, those, that is, there, yonder
105
moana
sea, ocean, large lake
106
whānau
family, to be born, to give birth
107
raro
beneath, under, below, down
108
rere
to fly, flow, run, escape
109
toa
shop, store, warrior, brave, win, victory
110
tika
correct, right, just, fair, straight, to be correct
111
tuatahi
first, primary, initially, originally
112
kupu
word, speech, expression, saying
113
ingoa
name, title, reputation, noun
114
pā
fortified village, settlement, touch, contact, to be struck
115
kotahi
one, single, alone
116
ahakoa
although, despite, regardless, however
117
tāngata
people, persons, men, human beings
118
marama
moon, light, clear, month, to be clear
119
koha
gift, donation, contribution, offering
120
tāua
we, us (inclusive, two people)
121
toko
to support, assist, raise, prop, person (prefix to numbers)
122
āhua
appearance, form, shape, somewhat, kind of
123
rāwhiti
east, eastern, sunrise, east wind
124
pākehā
non-Māori, European, foreign
125
wai
water, liquid, stream, flow
126
hau
wind, breath, vitality, spirit, news, to blow
127
raua
they, them (two people)
128
koe
you (singular)
129
tuarua
second, secondary, assistant, next
130
tāua
that, the aforementioned (alternative use)
131
ira
gene, dot, point, male (gender marker)
132
moe
to sleep, marry, dream, to rest
133
kāinga
home, village, residence, habitation
134
mā
clean, white, clear, bright
135
mārama
moon, light, clear, month, to be clear
136
kāore
no, not, none, negative form
137
pāpā
father, dad, uncle, papa
138
tekau
ten
139
whitu
seven
140
waru
eight
141
wā
time, period, occasion, season
142
tāhuhu
ridgepole, main beam, principal, leader, backbone
143
tēnei
this, this here
144
tēnei
this, this here
145
ngā
the (plural), many, several
146
tēnā
that, that near you, formal greeting
147
tērā
that (over there), yonder
148
whaka
prefix for causative, to make, cause
149
waiho
to leave, allow, let be
150
tūpuna
ancestors, grandparents
151
mātou
we, us (exclusive, three or more)
152
tōku
my, mine (singular, formal)
153
tō
your (singular), possession
154
tōna
his, her, its (singular)
155
whakapai
to bless, tidy up, improve
156
karakia
prayer, incantation, ritual
157
aroha
love, compassion, empathy, sympathy
158
pō
night, darkness, evening
159
maranga
to rise, get up, awaken
160
atua
god, deity, supernatural being
161
manawa
heart, breath, patience, spirit
162
whakarongo
to listen, hear, obey
163
kete
basket, kit, bag
164
tau
year, age, season, to perch, settle
165
toa
warrior, brave, shop, store, win, victory
166
maunga
mountain, mount
167
kaua
don’t, do not, shouldn’t
168
pakanga
battle, war, conflict, struggle
169
haka
traditional dance, posture dance
170
kī
to say, speak, key, full, loaded
171
taonga
treasure, anything prized, property, possession
172
whenua
land, earth, ground, placenta, country
173
hīkoi
to walk, march, step
174
rongo
news, report, fame, to hear
175
noho
to sit, stay, dwell, live, remain
176
aro
focus, attention, interest
177
kaupapa
topic, plan, purpose, policy
178
tama
boy, son, youth, male child
179
kawa
protocol, ceremony, bitter, sour
180
wairua
spirit, soul, feeling, mood
181
teina
younger sibling (of the same gender), junior
182
mātāmua
eldest, first-born
183
tipuna
ancestor, grandparent
184
waiata
song, to sing
185
pā
fortified village, settlement, touch, contact, to be struck
186
mana
authority, prestige, power, influence
187
tika
correct, right, just, fair, straight, to be correct
188
hui
meeting, gathering, assembly
189
kauhoe
to swim, swimming
190
raranga
to weave, weaving
191
whaea
mother, aunt, female teacher
192
tapu
sacred, restricted, forbidden
193
hapū
subtribe, pregnant
194
haka
traditional dance, posture dance
195
tamāhine
daughter, girl
196
whakapapa
genealogy, lineage, descent, to lay flat
197
whānau
family, to be born, to give birth
198
mate
to die, death, be sick, problem
199
kotahi
one, single, alone
200
toa
shop, store, warrior, brave, win, victory
201
whenua
land, earth, ground, placenta, country
202
wai
water, liquid, stream, flow
203
ngākau
heart, feelings, emotions, mind
204
tākaro
to play, game, sport
205
whakatā
to rest, relax, have a break
206
pakeke
adult, mature, grown-up
207
koro
elderly man, grandfather, old man
208
kuia
elderly woman, grandmother, old woman
209
karaka
clock, orange, call, karaka tree
210
tautoko
to support, advocate, back up
211
karakia
prayer, incantation, ritual
212
mahi
work, action, activity, to work
213
haka
traditional dance, posture dance
214
kōrero
to speak, talk, story, conversation
215
pōwhiri
welcome ceremony, to welcome
216
tamariki
children, young people, offspring
217
kai
food, to eat
218
whaikōrero
formal speech, oratory
219
atua
god, deity, supernatural being
220
kaiako
teacher, instructor
221
mātauranga
knowledge, education, wisdom
222
whare
house, building, shelter, institution
223
haka
traditional dance, posture dance
224
pō
night, darkness, evening
225
karakia
prayer, incantation, ritual
226
kapa
team, group, company, troop
227
waka
canoe, vehicle, vessel, medium, container
228
tikanga
custom, practice, correct procedure, meaning
229
kaumatua
elder, respected elder
230
aroha
love, compassion, empathy, sympathy
231
manu
bird, kite, plane, winged creature
232
marae
courtyard, the open area in front of the meeting house, community meeting place
233
tipuna
ancestor, grandparent
234
maunga
mountain, mount
235
whānau
family, to be born, to give birth
236
pōwhiri
welcome ceremony, to welcome
237
hui
meeting, gathering, assembly
238
kura
school, red, treasured possession, learning institution
239
whakapapa
genealogy, lineage, descent, to lay flat
240
kōrero
to speak, talk, story, conversation
241
rongo
news, report, fame, to hear
242
tapu
sacred, restricted, forbidden
243
haka
traditional dance, posture dance
244
toa
shop, store, warrior, brave, win, victory
245
whaea
mother, aunt, female teacher
246
waiata
song, to sing
247
hapū
subtribe, pregnant
248
mana
authority, prestige, power, influence
249
kaupapa
topic, plan, purpose, policy
250
toa
warrior, brave, shop, store, win, victory
251
tika
correct, right, just, fair, straight, to be correct
252
whānau
family, to be born, to give birth
253
mātāmua
eldest, first-born
254
tipuna
ancestor, grandparent
255
wai
water, liquid, stream, flow
256
tāne
man, male, husband
257
pā
fortified village, settlement, touch, contact, to be struck
258
hīkoi
to walk, march, step
259
tama
boy, son, youth, male child
260
aro
focus, attention, interest
261
kete
basket, kit, bag
262
karanga
call, to call, ceremonial call
263
whare
house, building, shelter, institution
264
kōhanga
nest, nursery, kōhanga reo (language nest)
265
tā moko
tattoo, traditional Māori tattooing
266
haka
traditional dance, posture dance
267
whakaaro
thought, idea, opinion, to think
268
maunga
mountain, mount
269
kāinga
home, village, residence, habitation
270
manu
bird, kite, plane, winged creature
271
whai
to pursue, follow, seek, chase
272
rākau
tree, stick, wood, weapon
273
titiro
to look, watch, observe
274
māua
we, us (exclusive, two people)
275
hoa
friend, companion, partner
276
kaha
strength, energy, strong
277
taea
can, able, possible
278
mātau
to know, understand, right side, hook
279
roa
long, tall, lengthy, enduring
280
tekau
ten, the number 10
281
pāpā
father, dad, papa
282
muri
behind, after, later, backside
283
kāre
no, not, negation
284
mua
front, ahead, before, in front of
285
pea
maybe, perhaps, possibly, bear (animal)
286
arā
that, those, there is, introducing an explanation
287
moana
sea, ocean, large lake
288
whānau
family, to be born, to give birth
289
raro
beneath, below, underneath
290
rere
to fly, flow, run, escape
291
toa
warrior, brave, shop, store, win, victory
292
tika
correct, right, just, fair, straight, to be correct
293
tuatahi
first, foremost, primary
294
kupu
word, vocabulary, promise, to say
295
ingoa
name, title, reputation
296
pā
fortified village, settlement, touch, contact, to be struck
297
kotahi
one, single, alone
298
ahakoa
although, even though, despite
299
tāngata
people, person, human beings
300
momo
type, kind, species, breed
301
pātai
to ask, question, inquiry
302
pēnei
like this, in this way, similar
303
kitea
to see, find, discover, perceive
304
pērā
like that, in that way, similar
305
huri
to turn, rotate, change, around
306
pō
night, darkness, evening
307
papa
flat surface, board, floor, father
308
rite
like, similar, alike, match, level
309
tere
fast, quick, speed, rapidly
310
tīmata
to start, begin, commence
311
waiata
song, to sing
312
kaupapa
topic, plan, purpose, policy
313
mere
weapon, club, chiefly status
314
ora
life, health, well-being, to live
315
rongo
news, report, fame, to hear
316
āhei
can, able, permitted
317
aho
line, string, fishing line, light, to shine
318
tohu
sign, mark, symbol, degree, qualification
319
taonga
treasure, anything prized, property, possession
320
hiahia
to want, desire, wish, to need
321
hanga
to build, create, construct
322
tama
boy, son, youth, male child
323
hau
wind, air, breath, news, vitality
324
āta
gently, carefully, deliberately
325
matua
parent, father, mother, senior, important
326
tikanga
custom, practice, correct procedure, meaning
327
mate
to die, death, be sick, problem
328
mutu
to end, finish, conclude
329
whakaahua
image, picture, photograph, to form
330
whakautu
answer, response, to reply, reward
331
ahu
to tend, foster, shape, move, direction
332
tangi
to cry, mourn, sound, funeral
333
awa
river, stream, channel
334
pēhea
how, what, in what way
335
ringa
hand, arm, worker
336
waho
outside, external, out
337
toru
three, the number 3
338
ika
fish, fish species, marine animal
339
ākonga
student, learner, disciple
340
konei
here, this place, hereabouts
341
ōku
my, mine (plural, formal)
342
tāna
his, her, its (singular, formal)
343
pou
post, pillar, goalpost, mainstay
344
tuna
eel, lamprey
345
anake
only, just, solely, alone
346
heke
to descend, come down, decrease, migrate
347
tahi
one, single, alone
348
kākahu
clothes, clothing, garment
349
wāhanga
section, part, chapter, division
350
pakeke
adult, mature, grown-up
351
āe
yes, affirmative, to agree
352
āwhina
to help, assist, support
353
kaua
don’t, do not, shouldn’t
354
rangatira
chief, leader, noble
355
anga
to shape, mold, form
356
karanga
call, to call, ceremonial call
357
iti
small, little, insignificant
358
pukapuka
book, paper, document
359
maha
many, numerous, plenty
360
kuia
elderly woman, grandmother, old woman
361
pango
black, dark, to blacken
362
ērā
those (plural), those ones
363
aua
don’t know, uncertain, not sure
364
take
reason, issue, cause, matter
365
tāne
man, male, husband
366
hea
where, which place
367
i nāianei
now, at this moment (written as ināianei in older texts)
368
hou
new, fresh, recent
369
ehara
is not, does not, is not (negation)
370
tinana
body, physique, form
371
ahi
fire, flame, heat
372
oma
to run, run away, race
373
rōpū
group, team, party
374
marama
moon, month, light
375
hēoi
however, but, nonetheless
376
Ngāti
tribal prefix indicating belonging to a specific iwi
377
wahine
woman, female
378
huarahi
path, way, route, method
379
hia
how many, how much, number of
380
āhuatanga
aspect, feature, characteristic
381
kau
to fetch, to carry, to bring
382
mihi
to acknowledge, thank, expression of thanks
383
ngaro
hidden, lost, disappeared
384
aku
my, mine (possessive, plural)
385
pouaka
box, container, chest
386
auē
exclamation of surprise or distress
387
kōrua
you two, both of you
388
tuarua
second, secondary
389
aroha
love, compassion, empathy, sympathy
390
ara
path, way, route, course
391
anei
here, this place, near
392
waewae
legs, feet, foot
393
hua
fruit, result, product
394
eke
to climb, mount, get on, achieve
395
rerekē
different, diverse, distinct
396
maunga
mountain, mount
397
tāua
us (inclusive, two people), war party
398
piki
to climb, ascend, rise
399
tauira
example, model, student
400
rima
five, the number 5
401
whaea
mother, aunt, female teacher
402
hāereere
to wander, roam, stray
403
āna
his, her, its (possessive, plural)
404
whā
four, the number 4
405
mātua
parent, father, mother, senior, important
406
tuhi
to write, write down, draw
407
kiia
to be called, named, referred to
408
hākinakina
sport, exercise, physical activity
409
pepa
paper, to paper, sheet
410
rō
inside, within, to be within
411
kete
basket, kit, bag
412
moko
grandchild, tattoo, child
413
hē
wrong, incorrect, false
414
kāhore
no, not, none
415
hāora
hour, to be fresh, to be alive
416
Pākehā
European, white person, foreigner
417
tipu
to grow, plant, develop
418
māku
for me, by me (personal pronoun, possessive)
419
ata
dawn, morning, to be careful
420
mutunga
end, finish, conclusion
421
whatu
to weave, to knit, to plait
422
huia
a bird, beautiful feather, or a kind of feather in Māori culture
423
pīrangi
to desire, wish, want
424
waea
telephone, to phone, call
425
whakamārama
to explain, clarify, to make clear
426
tīma
team, group, crew
427
waenganui
middle, center, between
428
tiaki
to care for, protect, look after
429
oti
finished, completed, end
430
rūma
room, chamber, space
431
mana
authority, prestige, power, influence
432
hēki
to give, to grant, to provide
433
hika
fire, flame, to light
434
hunga
people, crowd, group
435
motokā
car, motor vehicle
436
hiki
to lift, carry, raise
437
tōu
your (singular, possessive)
438
tawhiti
distant, far, remote
439
tāku
my, mine (possessive)
440
ako
to learn, teach, educate
441
hinu
oil, grease, fat
442
kurī
dog, canine
443
wera
hot, heat, warmth
444
mēnā
if, in case, provided that
445
hoariri
enemy, foe, opponent
446
ngahere
forest, bush, jungle
447
tiro
to look, observe, watch
448
ātaahua
beautiful, lovely, attractive
449
huna
to hide, conceal, cover
450
mīharo
amazing, wonderful, marvelous
451
motu
island, to cut off, separate
452
huruhuru
feather, hair, fuzz
453
reka
sweet, pleasant, tasty
454
ina
if, in case, provided that
455
inā
just, only, at that time (more immediate)
456
kanohi
face, eye, appearance
457
kahurangi
blue, prestigious, esteemed, treasured
458
whakahoki
to return, to give back, to reply
459
tatari
to wait, wait for, to be patient
460
kaipuke
ship, vessel, boat
461
toka
rock, boulder, stone
462
kino
bad, harmful, evil
463
whakarongo
to listen, to hear, to pay attention
464
kōtiro
girl, young woman
465
koroua
grandfather, old man
466
mātauranga
knowledge, education, wisdom
467
puku
belly, stomach, abdomen
468
kaitā
teacher, guide, leader
469
hui
meeting, gathering, to gather
470
ono
six, the number 6
471
tamaiti
child, youth, offspring
472
mataku
afraid, scared, frightened
473
kapu
cup, to drink, to sip
474
karani
manager, leader, captain
475
koro
elderly man, old man
476
moni
money, cash
477
pū
gun, to fire, to shoot
478
mīhini
machine, device, equipment
479
hoatu
to give, to offer, to present
480
mahia
to do, perform, to make
481
paku
small, little, minor
482
nāna
by him/her, by them (possessive)
483
kararehe
animal, beast
484
hoko
to buy, purchase, buy
485
mārama
light, clear, to understand
486
mahana
warm, hot, summer
487
waru
eight, the number 8
488
nē
isn't it, right? (confirmatory)
489
marae
courtyard, the open area in front of the meeting house
490
tatau
to count, number, to assess
491
tuhia
to write, write down
492
hangaia
created, made, constructed
493
horoi
to wash, clean, to rinse
494
kiri
skin, surface, hide
495
rawe
excellent, perfect, fine
496
waiho
to leave, to place, to let go
497
kēmu
game, sport, to play
498
taniwha
mythical creature, dragon, monster
499
kōhanga
nest, haven, place
500
hīkoi
to walk, march, journey
