Tahi Flashcards
(48 cards)
Māori
Normal
Mana
Legal, Authorative, Control, Power, Influence
Karanga
Welcome call, summon/shout for
Moko
Tattoo, logo, short for mokopuna
Tangi
Cry, mourn, weep, short for tangihanga
Waiata
Sing, song, chant, psalm
Waka
Vessicle, canoe, spirit medium (of Atua), flock
Whānau
Born, give birth - family
Whenua
placenta, land, ground, country
Ngaki
Clear weeds, cultivate plant - advenge/revenge
Ngaro
Lost, hidden, missing, out of sight - to destroy
Ngata
Satisfied, gratification - snail
Ngākau
Heart
Mātanga
Expert, analyst, sophisticated
Ngārara
Insect/bug
Tīrangi
Unsettled
Kānga
Corn, swearing - suffix turn verb into a noun
Whakarongo
Listen, hear, obey
Whai
Follow
Whatitiri
Thunder
Whana
Kick
Whāriki
Carpet, mat, - cover with mat
Whā
Four - To cause something to happen - Leaf (i.e. harakeke)
Whāwhā
Work/use with hands - petiole (stalk of plant connect whā to stem)