Slang

15 phrases · Māori with romanization, English and audio

  1. Whānau

    Family

  2. Mahi

    Work

  3. Kōrero

    Talk / discussion

  4. Hui

    Meeting / gathering

  5. Kaupapa

    Purpose / topic

  6. Mana

    Prestige / authority

  7. Tapu

    Sacred / restricted

  8. Noa

    Free of restriction / ordinary

  9. Marae

    Marae (meeting ground)

  10. Pākehā

    New Zealander of European descent

  11. Tangi

    Funeral / to cry

  12. Waiata

    Song

  13. Karakia

    Prayer / incantation

  14. Te motu

    The country / the island

  15. Tino pai

    Really good

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