MĀORI DICTIONARY

The Beauty of Our National Language

Aotearoa The Māori name for New Zealand

Aroha Love

Aroha mai Sorry

Aroha nui Much love, with deep affection

Ata mārie Good morning

Awa River

Haka Vigorous dance

Hākari Feast

Hamupekē Humpback whale

Hariru Shaking hands

Hei Neck pendant

Hei matau Fish hook

Heke Rafters in the meeting house

Heru Comb

Hine-moana Female god of the sea

Hine-nui-te-pō Goddess of death

Hipi Sheep

Hoe Paddle

Hōhipera Hospital

Hōiho Horse

Hongi Pressing noses togther

Hopi Soap




Hopi horoi makawe Shampoo

Hopi whakamatara Conditioner

Ika Fish

Ka pai That’s good

Kai Food

Kākahu Cloak with feather

Kapeu Pounamu earring with a curved end

Kapowai Dragonfly

Kapu Cup

Karakia Incantation

Karanga Ceremonial call

Kāri Card

Karoro Seagull

Kārure Twists

Kāta hoko Shopping Cart

Kete Basket

Kia ora Hello

Kina Sea egg, common sea urchin.

Kiore Rat

Kiore iti Mouse

Kirikiriroa Hamilton


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