Maori Word A Day Flashcards
Yes
Āe
Ice Cream
Aihikirīmi
To teach / learn
Ako
Student
Ākonga
Nervous / Anxious
Āmaimai
Tomorrow
Āpōpō
There / Over there / There it is
Arā
Excited
Āritarita
Love / Sympathy / Compassion
Aroha
Beautiful
Ātaahua
I don’t know
Aua
Oh heck / Oh dear / Oh no
Auē
Pretty good / Not bad
Autaia
River
Awa
Very sweet
Āwenewene
To cuddle / hug / embrace
Awhi
To help / assist
Āwhina
Goodbye (said to those staying)
E noho rā
To board a vehicle / mount / ride
Eke
Have sex
Ekeeke
To come / go / travel
Haere
Go away
Haere atu
Come here / welcome
Haere mai
Goodbye (said to one leaving)
Haere rā
Feast
Hākari
Earth oven
Food cooked in the ground
Hāngī
Community
Neighbourhood
Hapori
Sub-tribe
Hapū
Happy / Joyful
Harikoa
Wind
Hau
Smelly
Haunga
Healthy / Wellbeing
Hauora
To be drunk / Drink alcohol
Intoxicated
Haurangi
Drive (a vehicle)
Lead / Guide
Hautū
Mischievous/ Naughty / Troublesome
Haututū
Goodbye / See you later
Hei konā
Lightening / Electricity
Hiko
Walk
Hīkoi
Sheep
Hipi
Friend / Mate
Hoa
Enemy / Opponent
Hoariri
To give to (away from the speaker)
Give away
Hoatu
Fed up / Boring / Annoying
Hōhā
Horse
Hōiho
To buy, shop, purchase
Hoko
To give (towards to speaker)
Homai
To sniff
Press noses when greeting
Hongi
To wash / clean
Horoi
Programme / Series
Hōtaka
Winter
Hōtoke
Jandals
Hū pakipaki
Product / Result / Outcome
Hua
Road / Path
Huarahi
Fruit
Huarākau
Vegetables
Huawhenua
To meet / to get together
Hui
Snow
Sugar
Huka
Birthday / Anniversary
Huritau
Thrill / Excitement / Power
Ihi
Nose
Ihu
Fish
Ika
Īmēra
Yesterday
Inanahi
Whitebait
Inanga
Last night
Inapō
Drink
Inu
Name
Ingoa
iPad
īPapa
Lover / Darling
Boyfriend / Girlfriend
ipo
Internet
ipurangi
Small
iti
Strong / Able / Courageous
Kaha
To eat / Food
Kai
Teacher
Kaiako
Leader / Captain
Kaiārahi
Speaker / Spokesperson
Kaikōrero
Home / Village
Kāinga
Caretaker / Guardian / Guard
Kaitiaki
Good job! Take that!
Kaitoa
Politician
Kaitōrangapū
Clothes / Clothing
Kākahu
Aroma / Sweet smell / Scent
Kakara
Dance
Kanikani
No
Kāore
Cup of tea
Kaputī
Prayer / Blessing
Karakia
To call / Summons
Karanga
Give it heaps! Go hard!
Karawhiua
To laugh
Kata
Stop / Cease / Enough
Kāti
Cow
Kau
Don’t
Kaua
To swim
Kaukau
Protocol (formal)
Kawa
Coffee
Kawhe
Game
Kēmu
Kit / Basket
Kete
Full
Kī
Be careful
Kia tūpato
To kiss
Kihi
To seek / search / look for
Kimi
Selfie
Kiriāhua
Movie / Film
Kiriata
Neighbour
Kiritata
Spring
Kōanga
Gift / Donate / Contribute
Koha
Nest / Birthplace
Kōhanga
To collect / gather
Kohikohi
Sharp / Clever
Koi
Electronic document / Computer file
Kōnae
Wallet / Purse
Kopa
Folder / Envelope
Kōpaki
Ignorant / Unaware
Kūare
To enter / go in / to join
Kuhu
Kūkara
Word / Message / Saying
Kupu
Password
Kupu huna
School
Kura
Dog
Kurī
Door / Doorway
Kūwaha
Plan / Chart / Map / GPS
Mahere
Cold
Makariri
Spouse / Lover / Fav person
Makau
Hair (of the head)
Makawe
Facial hair
Pahau
Sore / Hurt / Be painful
Mamae
Prestige/ Authority / Status / Influence
Mana
To take care of
Give hospitality to / show respect
Manaaki
Bird
Manu
Visitor / Guest
Manuhiri