Pōwhiri Flashcards
1
Q
Karanga(tia)
A
To call, Call of welcome
2
Q
Kuia
A
Elderly woman
3
Q
Kaumātua
A
Elder
4
Q
Koroua
A
Elderly man
5
Q
Manuhiri
A
Visitors
6
Q
Wero(hia)
A
To challenge (referring to traditional welcome to visitors, A challenge
7
Q
Hongi
A
The pressing of noses (signifying unity in the mingling of one another’s breath)
8
Q
Whaikōrero
A
To make a speech, Main speech
9
Q
Waiata(tia)
A
To sing, Song
10
Q
Karakia
A
Prayer
11
Q
Whakaeke(a)
A
To arrive/Ascend (onto a Marae)
12
Q
Manaaki(tia)
A
Look after, Care for, Show respect or kindness to
13
Q
Mihi
A
To greet, A greeting
14
Q
Pōwhiri(tia)
A
To welcome, A welcoming ceremony
15
Q
Hākari(a)
A
Feast
16
Q
Kawa
A
Protocol
17
Q
Pūkana
A
Fierce facial expressions
18
Q
Tangata Whenua
A
People of the land/marae
19
Q
Harirū(tia)
A
To shake, Shake hands
20
Q
Tikanga
A
Custom
21
Q
Takahi(a)
A
Trample
22
Q
Iwi
A
Tribe, People (at a gathering)
23
Q
Hui
A
To gather, Assemble, A meeting
