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Papakupu
Dictionary
Kupu | Māramatanga |
|---|---|
takahi | trample, step on |
takitahi | single, individual |
takitini | numerous, multitude |
takoto | lie down, rest |
taku | my (singular) |
tangata | person, human / people |
tangi | cry, sound, weep |
tau | settle, year, your |
tātau | we (inclusive) |
tae | arrive, reach |
tapu | sacred, restricted |
taro | bread, food (from context) |
te | the (singular) |
teitei | high, tall |
tēnā | that (near listener), hello |
tēnei | this |
tīmatatanga | beginning, start |
toa | brave, victory, store |
tohutohu | instruct, guide |
tonu | still, indeed |
tō | your (singular) |
tūohu | bow, bend |
ururoa | shark, persistent |
waho | outside |
waiata | song, sing |
wairua | spirit, soul |
whāia | pursue, follow |
whakaaro | thought, opinion |
whakaohooho | awaken, inspire |
whakaorangia | save, rescue (passive) |
whakapae | lay down, accuse, shield (context) |
whakatauki | proverb, saying |
whakawaia | judge, try (passive) |
whakatōngia | plant, instill |
whare | house, building |
whenua | land, ground, placenta |
whaea | mother, aunt |
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