Kīpeha tōrangapū - political figures of speech Flashcards
1
Q
E kore a muri e hokia
A
There is no going back
2
Q
He mana tō te kupu
A
Words have power
3
Q
E kore te hūware e hoki ki tō waha
A
Spit won’t return to your mouth
4
Q
Tūwhitia te hopo
A
Eliminate the negative
5
Q
Mairangatia te angitu
A
Accentuate the positive
6
Q
Kia manawa tītī
A
Have the heart of a sooty shearwater
7
Q
Kia toka tō manawaora
A
Protect yourself
8
Q
Rapua te mea ngaro
A
Seek what is lost.
9
Q
Kia kaha tāua
A
Let’s be staunch
10
Q
Okea ururoatia!
A
Fight like a shark
11
Q
Waiho mā te tangata e mihi
A
Leave it for someone else to greet you
12
Q
Kōrero Māori i ngā wā katoa
A
Speak Māori all the time
13
Q
Kōrero Māori i ngā wāhi katoa
A
Speak Māori everywhere
14
Q
Kōrero Māori mai
A
Speak to me in Māori
15
Q
Kōrero Māori atu
A
Speak to her in Māori
