Kupu Whakarite Flashcards
1
Q
He ariki noanoa
A
Likens to a great whale and its attributes
2
Q
Hāro o te kāhu
A
Eagle eyed
3
Q
He arero rua
A
Tongue like a snake
4
Q
He huia kaimanawa
A
A most treasured taonga
5
Q
He kiri tuna
A
Thick skinned. Nothing can phase him/her.
6
Q
He manawa piharau
A
Renown for their strength and resilience
7
Q
He manawa popore
A
Puts others needs ahead of his/her own
8
Q
He manawa tītī
A
Determined to the end
9
Q
He kairungi
A
A person who steers or navigates
10
Q
He manu tioriori
A
Beautiful singer. Sings like a bird.
11
Q
He manu tute.
A
Someone who instructs the people at the marae
12
Q
He ringa tōhau nui
A
An industrious person
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