Maori Word A Day Flashcards
(325 cards)
1
Q
Yes
A
Āe
2
Q
Ice Cream
A
Aihikirīmi
3
Q
To teach / learn
A
Ako
4
Q
Student
A
Ākonga
5
Q
Nervous / Anxious
A
Āmaimai
6
Q
Tomorrow
A
Āpōpō
7
Q
There / Over there / There it is
A
Arā
8
Q
Excited
A
Āritarita
9
Q
Love / Sympathy / Compassion
A
Aroha
10
Q
Beautiful
A
Ātaahua
11
Q
I don’t know
A
Aua
12
Q
Oh heck / Oh dear / Oh no
A
Auē
13
Q
Pretty good / Not bad
A
Autaia
14
Q
River
A
Awa
15
Q
Very sweet
A
Āwenewene
16
Q
To cuddle / hug / embrace
A
Awhi
17
Q
To help / assist
A
Āwhina
18
Q
Goodbye (said to those staying)
A
E noho rā
19
Q
To board a vehicle / mount / ride
A
Eke
20
Q
Have sex
A
Ekeeke
21
Q
To come / go / travel
A
Haere
22
Q
Go away
A
Haere atu
23
Q
Come here / welcome
A
Haere mai
24
Q
Goodbye (said to one leaving)
A
Haere rā
25
Feast
Hākari
26
Earth oven
Food cooked in the ground
Hāngī
27
Community
Neighbourhood
Hapori
28
Sub-tribe
Hapū
29
Happy / Joyful
Harikoa
30
Wind
Hau
31
Smelly
Haunga
32
Healthy / Wellbeing
Hauora
33
To be drunk / Drink alcohol
Intoxicated
Haurangi
34
Drive (a vehicle)
Lead / Guide
Hautū
35
Mischievous/ Naughty / Troublesome
Haututū
36
Goodbye / See you later
Hei konā
37
Lightening / Electricity
Hiko
38
Walk
Hīkoi
39
Sheep
Hipi
40
Friend / Mate
Hoa
41
Enemy / Opponent
Hoariri
42
To give to (away from the speaker)
Give away
Hoatu
43
Fed up / Boring / Annoying
Hōhā
44
Horse
Hōiho
45
To buy, shop, purchase
Hoko
46
To give (towards to speaker)
Homai
47
To sniff
Press noses when greeting
Hongi
48
To wash / clean
Horoi
49
Programme / Series
Hōtaka
50
Winter
Hōtoke
51
Jandals
Hū pakipaki
52
Product / Result / Outcome
Hua
53
Road / Path
Huarahi
54
Fruit
Huarākau
55
Vegetables
Huawhenua
56
To meet / to get together
Hui
57
Snow
Sugar
Huka
58
Birthday / Anniversary
Huritau
59
Thrill / Excitement / Power
Ihi
60
Nose
Ihu
61
Fish
Ika
62
Email
Īmēra
63
Yesterday
Inanahi
64
Whitebait
Inanga
65
Last night
Inapō
66
Drink
Inu
67
Name
Ingoa
68
iPad
īPapa
69
Lover / Darling
Boyfriend / Girlfriend
ipo
70
Internet
ipurangi
71
Small
iti
72
Strong / Able / Courageous
Kaha
73
To eat / Food
Kai
74
Teacher
Kaiako
75
Leader / Captain
Kaiārahi
76
Speaker / Spokesperson
Kaikōrero
77
Home / Village
Kāinga
78
Caretaker / Guardian / Guard
Kaitiaki
79
Good job! Take that!
Kaitoa
80
Politician
Kaitōrangapū
81
Clothes / Clothing
Kākahu
82
Aroma / Sweet smell / Scent
Kakara
83
Dance
Kanikani
84
No
Kāore
85
Cup of tea
Kaputī
86
Prayer / Blessing
Karakia
87
To call / Summons
Karanga
88
Give it heaps! Go hard!
Karawhiua
89
To laugh
Kata
90
Stop / Cease / Enough
Kāti
91
Cow
Kau
92
Don’t
Kaua
93
To swim
Kaukau
94
Protocol (formal)
Kawa
95
Coffee
Kawhe
96
Game
Kēmu
97
Kit / Basket
Kete
98
Full
Kī
99
Be careful
Kia tūpato
100
To kiss
Kihi
101
To seek / search / look for
Kimi
102
Selfie
Kiriāhua
103
Movie / Film
Kiriata
104
Neighbour
Kiritata
105
Spring
Kōanga
106
Gift / Donate / Contribute
Koha
107
Nest / Birthplace
Kōhanga
108
To collect / gather
Kohikohi
109
Sharp / Clever
Koi
110
Electronic document / Computer file
Kōnae
111
Wallet / Purse
Kopa
112
Folder / Envelope
Kōpaki
113
Ignorant / Unaware
Kūare
114
To enter / go in / to join
Kuhu
115
Google
Kūkara
116
Word / Message / Saying
Kupu
117
Password
Kupu huna
118
School
Kura
119
Dog
Kurī
120
Door / Doorway
Kūwaha
121
Plan / Chart / Map / GPS
Mahere
122
Cold
Makariri
123
Spouse / Lover / Fav person
Makau
124
Hair (of the head)
Makawe
125
Facial hair
Pahau
126
Sore / Hurt / Be painful
Mamae
127
Prestige/ Authority / Status / Influence
Mana
128
To take care of
Give hospitality to / show respect
Manaaki
129
Bird
Manu
130
Visitor / Guest
Manuhiri
131
Garden
Māra
132
Moon / Month
Marama
133
Be clear / Light / Bright / Understand
Mārama
134
Dry / Boring
Maroke
135
Face / Screen
Mata
136
To watch
Mātakitaki
137
Afraid / Scared / Frightened
Mataku
138
Window
Matapihi
139
Knowledge / Wisdom / Education
Mātauranga
140
Dead / Die
Mate
141
Hungry
Matekai
Hiakai
142
Tired / Sleepiness
Matemoe
143
Thirsty
Matewai
Hiainu
144
Father / Dad / Parent
Matua
145
Sick / Unwell
Māuiui
146
Life principal / Life force
Mauri
147
Amazing / Marvellous
Mīharo
148
To acknowledge / greet / thank
Mihi
149
Milk
Miraka
150
To massage / stroke / rub
Mirimiri
151
Meat
Mīti
152
Ocean / Sea
Moana
153
To sleep
Moe
154
To dream
Moemoeā
155
Bed
Moenga
156
Glasses
Mōhiti
157
Lonely
Mokemoke
158
Grandchild
Mokopuna
159
Island / Country
Motu
160
To cease / Brought to an end
Mutu
161
Weekend
Mutunga wiki
162
Normal / Unrestricted
Free from tapu
Noa
163
To sit / live / stay
Noho
164
Big / Large / Important
Nui
165
Autumn
Ngahuru
166
Heart / Mind / Soul
Ngākau
167
Lost / Out of sight / Disappear
Ngaro
168
Easy / Simple / Gentle
Ngāwari
169
Natural hot pool / mud pool
Ngāwhā
170
Up yours! Get stuffed!
Ō roke
171
To wake up / wake
Oho
172
To strive / persist
Oke
173
To run
Oma
174
To be alive / survive
Well / Fit / Healthy
Ora
175
Website
Pae tukutuku
176
Bus
Pahi
177
Sunbath / Bask
Pāinaina
178
To clap (the hands)
Pakipaki
179
Farm
Pāmu
180
Sunblock
Pani ārai rā
181
To read / Notice
Pānui
182
Pub / Tavern
Pāparakāuta
183
Breakfast
Parakuihi
184
Flour / Bread
Parāoa
185
To ask a question
Pātai
186
To hit / sack / beat
Patu
187
To text
Pātuhi
188
To jump
Peke
189
Paper
Pepper
Pepa
190
To need / want / desire / wish
Pīrangi
191
Cute
Pīwari
192
Night
Pō
193
Netball
Poitarawhiti
Netipōro
194
Ripple / Stir / Agitated
Pōkarekare
195
Short
Poto
196
Post / Pole / Carved post / Support
Pou
197
Box
Pouaka
198
TV
Pouaka whakaata
199
Greenstone
Pounamu
200
Sad / Gloomy / Dark
Pōuri
201
To bloom / Flower
Pua
202
Facebook
Pukamata
203
To stare wildly / Dilate the eyes
Pūkana
204
Book
Pukapuka
205
Stomach / belly
Puku
206
Legend / Story / Narrative
Pūrākau
207
Handsome
Purotu
208
Money / Funds
Pūtea
209
Day / Sun
Rā
210
Avocado
Rahopūru
211
Tree / Stick
Rākau
212
USB stick
Rākau pūmahara
213
To scratch
Guitar
Rakuraku
214
Young
Youth / Adolescence
Rangatahi
215
Chief / Boss / Leader
Rangatira
216
Sky / Day
Rangi
217
Peace / Tranquility
Rangimārie
218
Confused
Rangirua
219
To weave
Raranga
220
Down / Below / Underneath
Raro
221
Summer
Raumati
222
Sweet / Delicious / Yum
Reka
223
Voice / Language
Reo
224
Sign language
Reo rotarota
225
To fly
Rere
226
Hand / Arm
Ringaringa
227
Cook / Caterer
Ringawera
228
Angry
Riri
229
District / Region / Area
Rohe
230
Medicine/ Cure / Remedy
Rongoā
231
Group of people
Rōpū
232
Crazy / Foolish / Silly
Rorirori
233
Computer
Rorohiko
234
Inside / In
Lake
Roto
235
To tell lies
False / Untrue
Rūkahu
236
On / Up / Upon / Above / On top
Runga
237
Tide
Tai
238
Environment/ Nature / Natural world
Taiao
239
Distinguished / Classy / Formal
Taiea
240
Wait / Hold on
Taihoa
241
To play
Sport / Game
Tākaro
242
Cause / Issue / Matter / Subject
Take
243
Boy / Som
Tama
244
Daughter
Tamāhine
245
Person
Tangata
246
To cry / weep
Sing (of a bird)
Tangi
247
Town / City
Tāone
248
Treasure / Prized possession / Present
Taonga
249
To tour / travel
Tāpoi
250
Sacred / Prohibited / Restricted
Forbidden
Tapu
251
Tools / Equipment / Gear
Taputapu
252
Trousers / Pants
Tarau
253
Ear
Taringa
254
Beach
Tātahi
255
We / Us
Three or more people including speaker and listeners
Tātou
256
Year / Season
Tau
257
Phone number
Tau waea
258
Heavy / Serious
Weight
Taumaha
259
Peak / Summit / Level
Taumata
260
App
Taupānga
261
Support / Advocate
Tautoko
262
Younger sibling of same sex
Relatives of a junior line
Teina
263
Tall / Lofty / High
Teitei
264
Table
Tēpu
265
Fast / Quick
Tere
266
Car park
Tūnga waka
267
Custom / Practice / Meaning
Tikanga
268
Download
Tikiake
269
Start / Begin
Tīmata
270
Body / Physical
Tinana
271
YouTube
TiriAta
272
To look
Titiro
273
Win / Warrior / Champion
Toa
274
Brother of female
Tungāne
275
Salt
Tote
276
Hero / Male idol / Male character
Tuahangata
277
Stand / Take place / Stop / Halt
Tū
278
Sister of a male
Tuahine
279
Older sibling of same sex
Tuakana
280
Back (body part)
To support / assist
Tuarā
281
Heroine / Female idol
Tuawahine
282
To write
Tuhi
283
To hope / wish for
Tūmanako
284
To be surprised / shocked / take fright
Tumeke
285
To cook
Tunu
286
Ancestor
Tupuna
287
Standing place / Home
Place where one has rights of belonging through whakapapa
Tūrangawaewae
288
To be noisy / rowdy / loud
Be quiet / shut up
Tirituri
289
Chair / Seat
Tūru
290
Rain
Ua
291
Difficult / Hard
Dilemma / problem / trouble
Uaua
292
Head
Upoko
293
Cemetery/ Burial ground
Urupā
294
To pay / avenge / respond
Price / fee / cost
Utu
295
Time
Wā
296
Cell phone
Waea pūkoro
297
Leg / Foot
Waewae
298
Mouth
Spokesperson
Waha
299
Place / Location
Wāhi
300
Outside
Waho
301
To leave
Waiho
302
Lucky / Fortunate
Waimarie
303
Spirit / Soul
Feel / Mood / Feeling
Wairua
304
To forget / forgotten
Wareware
305
To desire / long for / aspiration
Wawata
306
Hot
Wera
307
To challenge
Bite / sting of insect
Wero
308
Week
Wiki
309
Mother / Aunty
Whaea
310
To pursue / chase / follow
To be equipped with / have / possess
Whai
311
To take a photograph
Photograph
Whakaahua
312
To think / consider
Thought / idea / opinion
Whakaaro
313
To carve
Carving
Whakairo
314
Shy / embarrassed
Whakamā
315
To entertain
Entertainment / celebration
Whakangahau
316
Tidy / to make good / prepare
Whakapai
317
To trust / believe
Whakapono
318
To prepare / organise / arrange
Whakarite
319
To feed / adopt
Foster child
Whāngai
320
Gym
Whare whakapakari tinana
321
To fight
Whawhai
322
Afterbirth
Land
Whenua
323
Star
Whetū
324
To shine
To cross over
Whiti
325
Rugby
Whutupōro
