Vocab

We've done the grammar, now it's time to check in with our new words!

What Māori term would best translate as 'to heed' or 'pay attention' or 'take notice'?
  • āporo
  • ākuanei
  • aro
  • āna
  

What Māori term means 'ineffective'or 'useless'?
  • kākahu
  • kawhe
  • koretake
  

How would you say the colloquial expression 'You don't say!'in Māori?
  • E hoa
  • E kī, E kī
  • Ka pai
  

What is the translation for the Māori term 'tahuti'?
  • to teach, instruct
  • to run away, hasten
  • to be deaf, obstinate
  

What is the translation for the Māori word 'tohutohu'?
  • to listen
  • to give direction, advice
  • to run away
  • to reveal
  

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