Week 1 Flashcards
mana
power; status
karanga
to call; welcome call
marae
to be generous; courtyard of a wharenui
moko
grandchild; traditional tattoo
tangi
to mourn; to sign; funeral
taonga
property; treasure
waiata
to sing; song
whenua
land; ground; placenta
ngaki
to weed; to avenge; revenge; endeavour
ngaro
to be hidden; to destroy; extinct; absent
ngata
to be satisfied; gratified
ngākau
seat of affection/heart/mind/soul; gift to a friendly tribe to bribe for assistance in war
mātanga
skilled; experienced person
ngārara
insect; reptile; bacteria; monster
kānga
corn; burning
whakarongo
listen; to taste/feel; to obey
whare
house; people in a house
whai
possessing; having
whatitiri
thunder
whana
to spring back; revolt; bow (archery)
whāriki
spread on ground; floor covering
whā
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whāwhā
take in hand; operate
whāea
mother; aunt