Kupu hou 25 Flashcards
1
Q
Kāwai
Kāwei
A
Lineage
Line of descent
Pedigree
2
Q
Koia koia
A
Well well
Indeed
That explains it
You don’t say
3
Q
Motuhake
A
Separate
Special
Independent
4
Q
Whānako
A
Cheat Steal Rob Thief Robbery
5
Q
Taurima
A
Treat with care Tend Foster Adopt Give hospitality Entertain
6
Q
Kapo
A
Catch at
Snatch
7
Q
Kāpō
A
Blind
8
Q
Haumako
A
Rich
Fertile
9
Q
Tira
A
Travelling party Troupe Choir Ray Beam Mast
10
Q
E hia kē (mai nei)
A
Goodness knows how many
Heaps
11
Q
Patipati
A
Flatter
12
Q
Matakerekere
A
Numb
Dumbfounded
13
Q
Pāhuka
A
Foam
Be frothy
14
Q
Huripoki
A
Turn upside down
Turn over
15
Q
Kaiora
A
Majestic
Impressive
Awesome
Formidable
16
Q
Hanepī
A
Get stagefright
Dumbfounded
Unsuccessful
17
Q
Kia kaua
A
Should not
18
Q
Me kaua
A
Must not
19
Q
Kauaka
A
Don’t!
20
Q
Whaimana
A
Authentic
Valid
Legitimate
21
Q
Kātahi rā hoki
A
Good grief
How astonishing
Exclamation to express disapproval or amazement
22
Q
Ka wani kē
A
You’re clever
A genius
Neat alright
Praises someones knowledge and expertise
