Vocab

Vocab is indispensable when learning a new language. Kia kaha with the following exercises whānau!

What is the Māori term for 'stopwatch'.
  • Wati tumu
  • Karakia
  • Maha
 

Which of the following is the Māori term for 'prayer'?
  • Kotiti
  • Maha
  • Karakia
 

The term 'maha' means what?
  • Many
  • Numerous
  • Abundant
  • All of the above
 

The word 'kotiti' means 'middle'. Is this statement correct?
  • Yes
  • No
 

'Roar, make continuous noise' or 'rumble' are examples of which Māori term?
  • Weriweri
  • Haruru
  • Kōpaka
  • Waenganui
 

'Takahi' means to what?
  • Tread
  • Run
  • Climb
  • Complain
 

Terms that describe 'waenganui' are:
  • Tramp, stamp, tread, trample
  • Many, numerous, abundant
  • Among, middle, amongst, amid, between
 

What does the term 'weriweri' mean?
  • To grumble
  • To get side-tracked
  • To be struck
  • To be awful
  • None of the above
 

'To go astray, stray, deviate, digress' are term that describe which word below?
  • Amuamu
  • Kotiti
  • Whara
 

'Complain' and 'grumble' are examples of 'amuamu'. Is this statement true or false?
  • True
  • False
 

To be struck, hit accidentally, injured or hurt. These terms can be translated to what?
  • Kotiti
  • Karakia
  • Whara
  • Takahi
 

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