maori words we need to know Flashcards
1
Q
matua
A
father
2
Q
mātua
A
parents
3
Q
pēpē/ pēpi
A
baby
4
Q
pōua/ koro/ koroua
A
grandfather
5
Q
tāua/ kuia
A
grandmother
6
Q
kaitaki
A
guardian/ custodian
7
Q
kaumātua
A
elder
8
Q
kōtiro
A
girl
9
Q
tākuta
A
doctor
10
Q
tohunga
A
expert
11
Q
whāngai
A
foster child/ adopted child