Māori Language and Customs
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What is the meaning of 'Kia hora te marino' in the context of the opening prayer?

  • May the sea be colorful
  • May the sea be rough
  • May the sea be calm (correct)
  • May the sea be warm

    • Which phrase is used to greet three or more people in a formal context?

  • Atamārie
  • Tēnā koe
  • Kia ora
  • Tēnā koutou katoa (correct)

    • What is the informal way to say 'Hello' in Māori?

  • Kia ora (correct)
  • Mōrena
  • Atamārie
  • Ahiahi marie

    • How would you ask 'What is your name?' in Māori?

    <p>Ko wai tō ingoa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate response to 'Ko wai tō ingoa?' in Māori?

    <p>Ko (name) ahau.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Ka kite anō' mean in Māori?

    <p>See you again</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'moana' mean?

    <p>Ocean/sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'whero' represent?

    <p>Red</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'hiakai' mean?

    <p>Hungry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the English translation of 'āwangwanga'?

    <p>Worried</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'hāpora' represent?

    <p>Computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'hoarangatira' mean?

    <p>Partner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'tungāne'?

    <p>Brother of a female</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Ānei' means:

    <p>Here</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'He tauira ahau ō Waipapa Taumata Rau.' translates to:

    <p>'I am a student of The University of Auckland.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Kei te haere tātou ki te hokomaha.' translates to:

    <p>'We are going to the supermarket.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Māori phrase 'Karakia timatanga' refer to?

    <p>Opening prayer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'Tēnā koutou katoa' in the Māori context?

    <p>Greetings to three or more people (Formal)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase is used to inquire about someone's name in Māori?

    <p>Ko wai tō ingoa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Nō hea ahau' mean in English?

    <p>Where are you from</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Māori language, what is the English translation of 'Kia ora'?

    <p>Hello</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Māori phrase 'Hei āpōpō' signify?

    <p>See you tomorrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'kōwhai' represent in Māori?

    <p>Yellow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'hongeā'?

    <p>Bored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you say 'We are going to the beach.' in Māori?

    <p>Kei te haere tātou ki te moana.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Pukuriri' represent in Māori?

    <p>Grumpy/Angry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'Pātara'?

    <p>Computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you ask 'Are you buying flowers' in Māori?

    <p>Kei te hoko koe i ngā putiputi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'He tauira ahau ō Waipapa Taumata Rau.' translates to:

    <p>I am a student of The University of Auckland.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Āe' means:

    <p>'Yes'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Ko (name) tōku ingoa.' What does this sentence mean?

    <p>'My name is (name).'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Kei te hiakai' translates to:

    <p>'I am hungry.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Māori Phrases and Meanings

    • 'Kia hora te marino' is a phrase used in the opening prayer.
    • 'Haere mai' is a formal greeting used to address three or more people.
    • The informal way to say 'Hello' in Māori is 'Kia ora'.
    • To ask 'What is your name?' in Māori, say 'Ko wai tō ingoa?'.
    • The appropriate response to 'Ko wai tō ingoa?' is 'Ko (name) tōku ingoa.', which means 'My name is (name)'.
    • 'Ka kite anō' means 'Until we meet again.'.
    • 'Moana' means 'ocean' or 'sea'.
    • 'Whero' represents 'red'.
    • 'Hiakai' means 'hungry'.
    • The English translation of 'āwangwanga' is 'a little'.
    • 'Hāpora' represents 'spring'.
    • 'Hoarangatira' means 'leaders' or 'chiefs'.
    • 'Tungāne' means 'boy' or 'son'.
    • 'Ānei' means 'there' or 'over there'.
    • 'He tauira ahau ō Waipapa Taumata Rau.' translates to 'My name is Waipapa Taumata Rau student.'.
    • 'Kei te haere tātou ki te hokomaha.' translates to 'We are going to the shop.'.
    • 'Karakia timatanga' refers to the opening prayer.
    • 'Tēnā koutou katoa' is a greeting used to acknowledge a group of people.
    • To inquire about someone's name in Māori, ask 'Ko wai tō ingoa?'.
    • 'Nō hea ahau' means 'Where am I from?' in English.
    • In the context of Māori language, 'Kia ora' translates to 'Hello', 'Goodbye', or 'Thank you'.
    • 'Hei āpōpō' signifies 'Until tomorrow'.
    • 'Kōwhai' represents 'yellow'.
    • 'Hongeā' means 'to paddle'.
    • To say 'We are going to the beach.' in Māori, say 'Kei te haere tātou ki te takutai.'.
    • 'Pukuriri' represents 'dusk' or 'twilight'.
    • 'Pātara' means 'ball'.
    • To ask 'Are you buying flowers?' in Māori, ask 'Kei te hoko pua?'.
    • 'He tauira ahau ō Waipapa Taumata Rau.' translates to 'My name is Waipapa Taumata Rau student.'.
    • 'Āe' means 'Yes'.
    • 'Ko (name) tōku ingoa.' means 'My name is (name)'.
    • 'Kei te hiakai' translates to 'I am hungry.'.

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