Kupu Hou - Pepa Tuarua Flashcards
Rata
Doctor
Mirimiri
Rub, massage
Kōkiri
Proceed
Hāwini
Waiter
Whakahaere / whakarite
Organise
Auaha
Creative
Mātaotao
Cold (food)
Uaua
Hard, difficult
Whakaū
Consolidate, correct, confirm, establish
Rerehua
Ātaahua, beautiful, appealing
Kumekume mai
Haere mai, to pull, draw into
Mātāwaka
Tribe, race, clan, numerous others
Maioha
Expression of love, token of regard, mihi, welcome, greeting, appreciate
Aporei
Significant, important, critical
Hiwa
Be watchful, alert, focus on
Pīpi / punua
Chick, young of birds
Hirikapo
Intellect, mind
Whanatu
Haere atu, go away, leave
Areare
Be open, receptive, in tune
Urupū
Pūmau, committed, fixed
Korokī
Male voice
Korohī
Female voice
Whai
Pursue
Arataki / Taki / Ārahi
To lead
Poutama
Stairs, stairway
Rōpine
Gathered, hui
Tīkapo
To grasp
Puna
Source
Ruia
Scatter, discard, strip away, to shake
Rourou
Small flax plaited basket, food basket
Tonotono
Demanding, bossy, to demand (frequently)
Tiki / tikina
To fetch, to be fetched
Kotiti
To stray, deviate, go off course
Wai reka
Fizzy drink
Toroi
Fermented food
Hopu
To catch, capture, seize
Pakirehua
Question, enquiry
Whakakā
Switch on, start up (electrical), inflame
Whakaweto / whakapoko / whakakore
Turn off, put out, switch off
Whakarārangi
To list
Whakareka
Seasonings, sweetener, tasty
Kīnaki
Sauces, condiments, ingredients, embellishments
Taputapu
Gear, equipment, tool, hardware
Tongi kura
Proverb, words of wisdom
Kohete / Kowhete
To scold, tell off, quarrel
Uiui
To question, interrogate
Pakihere / hari / kawe / tari
To carry, take, bring
Tuhingaroa
Essay, reading, document, writing
Tuwhera
Open
Pukukino
Grumpy
Rūkahu / rūpahu / teka / Tito
To tell lies
Kuhu / uru / tomo / haere
Enter (inside)
Ngiongio
To laugh
Katakata / kata
Laugh, giggle
Taumaha
Hard, difficult, challenging
Rauemi
Resources
Mitimiti
To diminish, reduce, be dried up
Penapena
To save up, take care of, cherish
Manaakitanga
Hospitality, kindness, generosity, respect
Otirā / waihoki
Furthermore
Kōmaru
Sun, or cloudy
Kīhai
Negative (past tense)
Tāpiri
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