Whakataukī Flashcards
1
Q
A tōtara split in two is food for the fire.
Encourages unity and solidarity.
A
He tōtara wāhi rua, he kai nā te ahi
2
Q
You can see the corners of a house, but you cannot see into the recesses of the heart.
(You never know what a person really feels or thinks).
A
He kokonga whare ka kitea, he kokonga ngākau e kore e kitea.
3
Q
The boy that stands, lives. The boy that sleeps, dies.
If you want to achieve your goals you need to be active.
A
Tama tū, tama ora, tama moe, tama mate.
