Vocab

All important kupu hou whānau. More words to add to your kete. Ka pai!

What is the Māori word for 'smile' or 'to smile'?
  • mahara
  • kōhete
  • kata
  • menemene
  

What is the Māori word for 'dream'?
  • māmā
  • moemoeā
  • moumou
  • mamae
  

What is the English translation for 'moumou'?
  • to waste
  • wasteful
  • None of the above
  • All of the above
  

What is the Māori word for 'to rest' or 'pause'?
  • takoto
  • tiaki
  • okioki
  • oma
  

What is the English translation for 'hīpoki'?
  • skill or expertise
  • dream
  • to cover
  • weaponry
  

What is the Māori word for 'to waste' or 'wasteful'?
  • mamae
  • menemene
  • moemoeā
  • moumou
  

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