Random Kupu Collection Flashcards
Spirit
Wairua
Human essence
Ira tangata
life force
Ira atua
Spiritual Power
Mana
Sacred
Tapu
Free from restrictions
Noa
Principle
Mātāpono
Hamilton
Kirikiriroa
Songs of joy
Pao
Powerful energy or presence displayed in a performance. Often liked to a performer’s charisma or impact
īhī/ihi
Sense of awe or reverence cerated through a performance. Feeling of being deeply moved or impressed.
wehi
Sense of excitement or vibrancy generated during a performance. Energy that infuses the group or individual.
wana
farewell/ farewell song
poroporoaki
A type of waiata-ā-ringa characterised by humorous content
whakahāwea
Concept or theme
Kaupapa
General theme or concept (broad)
Kaupapa whānui
Hamilton
Kirikiriroa
New Plymouth
Ngāmotu
Palmerston North
Te Papaioea
Wellington
Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Nelson
Whakatū
Entertainment
Ngahau
Hang clothes
Whakairi kākahu
Assist/help
Āwhina
Cent
hēneti
Dollar
Tāra
Page
Whārangi
Study book/textbook
Punaha mātauranga
wheel
wīra
team/group
tīma
Beautiful
Ātaahua
Quiet
Hāngū
Tidy/Clean
Mā
Clever
Matatau
Special/unique
Motuhake
Hūmārie
Chill
Ohorere
Loud
Slow
Pōturi
Fast
Tere
Cheeky
Nanakia
Mischief
Haututu
Side
Taha
Overseas
tāwahi
Distance/far away
Tua
Shore/home/close by
Uta
Over there
Korā
Outside
Waho
Backwards
Muri
Middle/in between
Waengānui
Far away, other side, distant
Tua atu
Moon
Hina
Mars
Tūmatauenga
Mercury
Apārangi
Jupiter
Pareārau
Venus
Meremere
paragraph
Kōwae
calendar
rātaka
signing
hainatanga
newspaper
nūpepa
established/published
rewa
approved/allowed
whakaae
confirm
whakaū
law
ture
…known as…
i kīia ai
released
puta
report
pūrongo
carry
kawe
petition
petihana
The Government
Te Kāwanatanga
teach
whakaako
establish
whakatū
radio
irirangi
Māori Broadcasting
Te Māngai Pāho
authorise
whakamana
competition
whakataetae
forget
wareware
reason
take
section/part/term
wāhanga
neck
kakī
real, authentic
tūturu
grandfather
koroua
non-traditional tattoo (can still be āhuatanga māori)
kīrituhi
traditional tattoo (whakapapa māori)
moko
Male facial tattoo/ moko kanohi
Mataora
Really?
Nē? Nē rā?
Foreigner, european
Tauiwi
true
pono
That is
Koia
Deep
Hōhonu
heart, mind, soul
Ngākau
Only
Anake
Hold
Pupuri
lost
Ngaro
share
tohaina
hope/wish
Tūmanako
Expert in their field/priest/healer
Tohunga
type of massage but tapping into wairua with karakia etc.
Mirimiri
And then…
Kātahi ka…
Experience
Wheako