Vocab

Let's get straight into revision for today's vocab session.

  is the phrase used in the Tūhoe district, it has the same meaning as the word 'kāo'.

  is the Māori term for 'chair'.

  is the Māori term which means to 'wash'.

  is the Māori term for 'dance'.

The Māori term which means 'to learn' is   .

The Māori translation for 'box' is   .

The Māori term for 'shore' is   .

'Tātahi' is the Māori term for   .

  is the Māori term for 'meeting house'.

'Puna kaukau' is the Māori term for   pool.

'Chemist' is the English term for   .

The Māori term   refers to an intimate friend.

  is a term that describes a girl or young woman and is short for kōhine.

  is a term that describes a son or boy.

'Whaea' is a term that describes an aunt,   , or female teacher.

The Māori term   describes a person or man.

The Māori term   describes a grown up or adult.

The Māori term 'wahine' describes a   or wife.

  is the Māori term for 'elderly man'.

  is the Māori term for 'children'.

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