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| maori phrase dictionary: Te aka John Cornelius Moorfield, 2005 This dictionary and index comprises a selection of modern and everyday language that will be extremely useful for learners of the Maori language. It has a broader scope than traditional dictionaries, so as well as the words one would usually expect in a dictionary, it also includes; encyclopaedic entries designed to provide key information, explanations of key concepts central to Maori culture, comprehensive explanations for grammatical items, with examples of usage, idioms and colloquialisms with their meanings and examples. |
| maori phrase dictionary: English–Maori, Maori–English Dictionary Bruce Biggs, 2013-11-01 An excellent tool for students of New Zealand's Maori language, this pocket guide contains more than 4,000 entries in both its English and Maori sections. With a useful pronunciation guide and helpful information on parts of speech, it will be of relevance to linguists, anthropologists, researchers, and academics interested in Pacific Oceanic cultures and history. |
| maori phrase dictionary: A Dictionary of the Maori Language Bp. Herbert William Williams, Herbert William Williams, 1917 |
| maori phrase dictionary: Te Kohure John C. Moorfield, 2004-10-21 Te Kōhure, the fourth textbook in the Te Whanake series written by John Moorfield, is intended to help advanced learners to improve their fluency. There are texts, explanations and activities in each chapter which will be of benefit to the students speaking, listening comprehension, reading comprehension and writing ability using the new vocabulary and the language already learnt in the previous books in the series. |
| maori phrase dictionary: The Raupo Concise Maori Dictionary A.W. Reed, 2012-07-02 The Raupo Concise Maori Dictionary is an invaluable reference work, providing an essential list of words and their equivalents in Maori and English. First published in 1948, the dictionary has been revised and updated numerous times since, giving testimony to its ongoing reliability as a reference guide to everyday Maori words. It also includes a guide to the pronunciation of Maori and lists of useful vocabulary. |
| maori phrase dictionary: Maori Made Easy Scotty Morrison, 2020-06-08 The complete and accessible guide to learning the Maori language, no matter your knowledge level. Fun, user-friendly and relevant to modern readers, Scotty Morrison's Maori Made Easy is the one-stop resource for anyone wanting to learn the basics of the Maori language. While dictionaries list words and their definitions, and other language guides offer common phrases, Maori Made Easy connects the dots, allowing the reader to take control of their learning in an empowering way. By committing just 30 minutes a day for 30 weeks, learners will adopt the language easily and as best suits their busy lives. Written by popular TV personality and te reo Maori advocate Scotty Morrison, author of The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori, this book proves that learning the language can be fun, effective — and easy! 'This is not just a useful book, it's an essential one.' —Paul Little, North & South |
| maori phrase dictionary: The Godzone Dictionary Max Cryer, 2006-06 The Godzone Dictionary is a concise A – Z of the words and phrases that make our New Zealand language and speech patterns so distinctive and individual, from Aotearoa and Avondale spiders to Zambuck and Zespri. Slang words and expressions feature heavily, while one of the unique features of this book is the large number of Maori words that have become part of our common language in recent years. The listing also includes the popular names of our sports teams (so often confused!) and an appendix of common New Zealand acronyms. From Rotovegas to the Naki, Pig Islanders everywhere – not to mention tourists – will find Godzone explained as never before. Never stuffy or academic, Max Cryer brings his expert knowledge and sly wit to a book that is sure to be a reference for many years to come. Sweet as! |
| maori phrase dictionary: The Whale Rider Witi Ihimaera, 2003 As her beloved grandfather, chief of the Māori tribe of Whangara, New Zealand, struggles to lead in difficult times and to find a male successor, young Kahu is developing a mysterious relationship with whales, particularly the ancient bull whale whose legendary rider was their ancestor. |
| maori phrase dictionary: A Maori Phrase a Day Kelly Hemi, 2020-01-07 A Maori Phrase a Day offers a fun and easy entry into the Maori language. Through its 365 phrases, you will learn the following- - Everyday uses - English translations - Factoids - Handy word lists Presenting the most common, relevant and useful phrases today, A Maori Phrase a Day is the perfect way to kickstart your te reo journey! |
| maori phrase dictionary: Holy Bible (NIV) Various Authors,, 2008-09-02 The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation. |
| maori phrase dictionary: Maori Word a Day A Hemi Kelly, 2018-01-29 A Maori Word a Dayoffers an easy, instant and motivating entry into the Maori language. Through its 365 Maori words, you will learn the following- - English translations - Word category, notes and background information - Sample sentences, in both te reo Maori and English Exploring the most common, modern and contemporary words in use today, A Maori Word a Dayis the perfect way to kickstart your te reo journey! |
| maori phrase dictionary: Let's Learn Maori Bruce Biggs, 1973 A number of alterations have been made which reflect changes in my thinking about the nature of human language and the ways in which we attempt to describe it. Our grammars are really descriptions of sentences. Basic terms such as subject always imply of a sentence. It follows that in all discussion about syntax illustrative examples should be complete sentences. Incomplete sentence examples used in the first edition have been replaced.-- Intro. to the 2nd ed. |
| maori phrase dictionary: The Languages of the World Kenneth Katzner, Kirk Miller, 2002-09-11 Third edition of this extremely popular volume - the combined sales of the first and second editions total over 34,000 copies New, larger format for this 3rd edition Coverage of every country in the world, with information on their main languages and speaker numbers Designed for the non-specialist, providing information on the history of each language and an introduction to language families |
| maori phrase dictionary: Beginner's Maori K. T. Harawira, 1997 The Beginner's Series is designed to meet the bilingual needs of the traveling businessperson, tourist, and student. These language lessons cover such common situations as: passing through customs, checking into a hotel, placing phone calls, going to the post office, and extending and accepting invitations. First learn about the country's history and culture, acquaint yourself with social customs, restaurant practices, and transportation systems. Then learn basic language skills, including vocabulary, grammar, and useful phrases that will have you communicating with natives and moving about feeely. Clear, easy to use, and insightful, the Beginner's Series will introduce you to the languages of the world. |
| maori phrase dictionary: The Maori-Polynesian Comparative Dictionary Edward Tregear, 1891 Māori dictionary with English definitions and Polynesian comparisons--BIM. |
| maori phrase dictionary: A Dictionary of Maori Words in New Zealand English John Macalister, 2005 New Zealand posses a relatively young and certainly vibrant variety of English. The influence of te reo Maori makes a significant contribution to that lexical vitality. Maori words began to enter English in 1769 after the arrival of James Cook and H.M.S. Endeavour. They continue to do so today, with an estimated six words out of every thousand in written and spoken New Zealand English being of Maori origin. These words include the names of flora and fauna, aspects of material and social culture, and new creations, as well as place and personal names. This dictionary presents a comprehensive picture of that presence in New Zealand English, and provides a vignette of New Zealand society through the citation accompanying many of the words.--BOOK JACKET. |
| maori phrase dictionary: Collins Maori Phrasebook and Dictionary Patricia Tauroa, 2006 First published in 1990, and reprinted steadily ever since, the first edition of the Collins Maori phrase book and dictionary was an inaugural Silver Premier New Zealand Bestseller, and has sold over 30,000 copies. The revised edition includes an update of the original book to incorporate modern terms and useage, as well as providing a comprehensive and authoritative range of simple phrases for use in a variety of social and formal occasions. Many New Zealanders have a smattering of Te Reo, but are shy of using it in case they make embarrassing errors or because they are afraid that their limited vocabulary is insufficient. This book is the perfect stepping stone to greater confidence, with a useful pronunciation guide and helpful information about dialectal and regional differences. With an increasing interest in the Maori language, and the advent of Maori television, many more people are learning and speaking Maori, and this book is an ideal resource for those with some knowledge who are looking to gain increased fluency and confidence.--Publisher's website. |
| maori phrase dictionary: This Pākehā Life Alison Jones, 2020-09-08 'This book is about my making sense here, of my becoming and being Pākehā. Every Pākehā becomes a Pākehā in their own way, finding her or his own meaning for that Māori word. This is the story of what it means to me. I have written this book for Pākehā – and other New Zealanders – curious about their sense of identity and about the ambivalences we Pākehā often experience in our relationships with Māori.' A timely and perceptive memoir from award-winning author and academic Alison Jones. As questions of identity come to the fore once more in New Zealand, this frank and humane account of a life spent traversing Pākehā and Māori worlds offers important insights into our shared life on these islands. |
| maori phrase dictionary: First Words in Maori Paul Tilling, 2002-07-03 First Words in Maori is an introduction to Maori words used for everyday items that occur in the lives of New Zealand children. Scenes from the park, in the classroom, on the marae, at the construction site and more provide vocabulary-building opportunties for learners of Maori. Also included are months of the year, colours, shapes and numbers. |
| maori phrase dictionary: Māori at Work Scotty Morrison, 2019-09-03 Ae, e tuwhera ana tenei whare Yes, we are open Mo te takaroa o tenei whakautu Apologies for the delayed response Me mau potae maro Safety hats must be worn Anei te rarangi take mo ta tatou hui Here is the agenda for our meeting Hika ma, i kino te huarahi i te ra nei! Wow, the traffic was shocking this morning! A simple, practical and engaging guide to using the Maori language in and around your workplace. Maori at Work offers phrases and tips for greetings and welcoming people, emails and letters, speeches and social media, with specific chapters on the office, construction and roadworks, retail, hospitality, broadcasting and teaching. This is the perfect book to start or expand your te reo journey - no matter your skill level! |
| maori phrase dictionary: Let's Learn Maori Bruce Biggs, 1998 This work comprises a textbook and self-help guide to the study of the Maori language. It is also a complete grammar reference, covering parts of speech, the structure of each type of phrase and the combinations of phrases that form simple sentences--Publisher's description. |
| maori phrase dictionary: My first words in Māori Stacey Morrison, 2020 Flashcards are a great way to have fun with tamariki on their language journey. Designed by Māori language champion Stacey Morrison, with adorable pictures by Ali Teo and John O'Reilly, this pack includes: 50 picture cards, with the Maori word on one side and the English on the other; te reo phrases to ask and answer while using flashcards; Stacey's tips and ideas for different activities and games with the cards...--Back of container. |
| maori phrase dictionary: Hawaiian Dictionary Mary Kawena Pukui, Samuel H. Elbert, 1986-03-01 For many years, Hawaiian Dictionary has been the definitive and authoritative work on the Hawaiian language. Now this indispensable reference volume has been enlarged and completely revised. More than 3,000 new entries have been added to the Hawaiian-English section, bringing the total number of entries to almost 30,000 and making it the largest and most complete of any Polynesian dictionary. Other additions and changes in this section include: a method of showing stress groups to facilitate pronunciation of Hawaiian words with more than three syllables; indications of parts of speech; current scientific names of plants; use of metric measurements; additional reconstructions; classical origins of loan words; and many added cross-references to enhance understanding of the numerous nuances of Hawaiian words. The English Hawaiian section, a complement and supplement to the Hawaiian English section, contains more than 12,500 entries and can serve as an index to hidden riches in the Hawaiian language. This new edition is more than a dictionary. Containing folklore, poetry, and ethnology, it will benefit Hawaiian studies for years to come. |
| maori phrase dictionary: Making Maori Sentences Lyndsay Head, University of Canterbury. Department of Maori, 1986 |
| maori phrase dictionary: English-Maori Dictionary Hōri Mahue Ngata, 1993 The first major dictionary to be written by Maori for the study of te reo Maori. The format is simple providing headwords in English and Maori with sentences illustrating usage. Commentary and grammatical material have been kept to a minimum; a simply set out guide illustrates how to use the dictionary. |
| maori phrase dictionary: Maori Made Easy 2 Scotty Morrison, 2021-11-26 Enhance your Maori-language learning with the most reliable – and easiest – resource available. The bestselling Maori Made Easy gave learners an accessible and achievable entry into te reo Maori. It quickly cemented itself as the guide to those new to the language. Scotty Morrison now offers a second instalment to help readers continue their learning journey, picking up where the first volume left off. Maori Made Easy 2 unpacks more of the specifics of the language while still offering an easy, assured approach. By committing 30 minutes a day for 30 weeks, learners can build their knowledge in a practical, meaningful and fun way. |
| maori phrase dictionary: Maori at Home Scotty Morrison, Stacey Morrison, 2017-08-28 Kei hea o putu whutuporo? Where are your rugby boots? Homai te ranu tomato Pass me the tomato sauce Kei te pehea te huarere i tenei ra? How is the weather today? Kei hea to mahi kainga? Where is your homework? Kati te whakaporearea i to tuahine! Stop annoying your sister! Maori at Home is the perfect introduction to the Maori language. A highly practical, easy and fun resource for everyday New Zealanders, it covers the basics of life in and around a typical Kiwi household. Whether you’re practising sport, getting ready for school, celebrating a birthday, preparing a shopping list or relaxing at the beach, Maori at Home gives you the words and phrases – and confidence – you need. |
| maori phrase dictionary: The Reed reference grammar of Māori Winifred Bauer, 1997 Intended for teachers and adult and advanced school students of Maori--Introduction. |
| maori phrase dictionary: Instant! Māori Nick Theobald, Pāora Walker, 2004 INSTANT! MAORI is a pocket-sized Maori-English phrase book packed with hundreds of practical and down-to-earth phrases - made easy. Using phonetics, it enables readers to speak correct Maori in seconds. The content includes the short and long version of what to say on a Marae, how to talk to your pets, appropriate phrases to say when at a hangi or in the pub, how to recite The Lord's Prayer, how to introduce yourself and family in Maori and even verbal exit strategies when you're surrounded by the Mongrel Mob. Each phrase or word is in three parts: The English, followed by the Maori and then the Instant! phonetics. |
| maori phrase dictionary: Haere Tonu Sharon Holt, 2018 This book celebrates our native birds and their unique talents. Learn about the great recycling talents of the kereru, the fishing ability of the kotare, the flying sklls fo the toroa and many more. At the end, we realise that we all have special talents. Use this book to expand your use of sentences in te reo and to uncover the unique abilities of your children. |
| maori phrase dictionary: Contemporary Māori Words New Zealand. Māori Language Commission, 1996 Designed to help promote Maori as a living language, this dictionary includes 5,500 new words developed by the Maori language commission since 1987, and 3,000 previously unpublished Maori equivalents for English terms. It covers vocabulary from a wide range of areas, including health, science, mathematics, administration, education, and recreation. |
| maori phrase dictionary: The Beaut Little Book of New Zealand Slang H. W. Orsman, Desmond Eugene Hurley, 1994 A small dictionary of words and phrases that are used in colloquial speech in New Zealand. There are cartoon illustrations on most pages. Entries are included from a wide range of situations, representing a variety of levels. |
| maori phrase dictionary: English-Maori Dictionary New Zealand. Ministry of Education, New Zealand. Learning Media, 1996 |
| maori phrase dictionary: Kia Ronaki Rachael Ka'ai-Mahuta, Tania Ka'ai, John Cornelius Moorfield, 2013 This book has been compiled to cover the full range of these arts and to focus on particular aspects that are integral to both traditional and modern performance. Some of the country's most renowned experts have made valuable contributions to this collection.... while each of the twenty-five chapters focuses on a particular aspect of the Maori performing arts.... model (fig. 0.1) highlights the importance of the interrelatedness of not only the various arts but of the whole culture...-- P. xiv. |
| maori phrase dictionary: Maori Phrase Book and Dictionary , 1997 |
| maori phrase dictionary: A Māori Reference Grammar Ray Harlow, 2015 Based on a third-year university course Ray Harlow taught for a number of years, this grammar reference book is intended for people whose knowledge of Māori is at that level or higher - advanced learners, native speakers and teachers of Māori. The book provides explanations and examples of all the important sentence types of modern Māori. It guides readers progressively from the simple to the more complicated, starting with words and particles, proceeding through simple clauses and sentences to transformations of these and to complex sentences with elaborate internal structure. |
| maori phrase dictionary: Corpora Galore John M. Kirk, 2000 |
| maori phrase dictionary: A Maori Phrase a Day Hemi Kelly, 2020-01-07 A Maori Phrase a Day offers a fun and easy entry into the Maori language. Through its 365 phrases, you will learn the following: - Everyday uses - English translations - Factoids - Handy word lists Presenting the most common, relevant and useful phrases today, A Maori Phrase a Day is the perfect way to kickstart your te reo journey! |
| maori phrase dictionary: Māori Language David Kārena-Holmes, 2006 Updated edition of a classic Maori language instruction book for English-speakers, Maori Language: Understanding the Grammar aims to provide clear explanations of the main differences between English and Maori in the way words are used and phrases and sentences are constructed. |
| maori phrase dictionary: Māori Place Names A.W. Reed, 2020-11-02T00:00:00Z Pronounce and understand Māori place names with the new fourth edition of A.W. Reed's classic guide to meanings and origins of names across New Zealand. From Ahaura to Whitianga, this handily sized book is the definitive guide to the most common and notable Māori names in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Included are maps on the inside covers showing principal names, and reproductions of the illustrations from the 1950 edition of the book by renowned artist James Berry. |
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Māori (Māori: [ˈmaːɔɾi] ⓘ) [i] are the indigenous Polynesian people of mainland New Zealand. Māori originated with settlers from East Polynesia, who arrived in New Zealand in several waves of …
Maori | History, Traditions, Culture, Language, & Facts | Britannica
Jun 6, 2025 · Māori, member of a Polynesian people of New Zealand. Their traditional history describes their origins in terms of waves of migration that culminated in the arrival of a “great …
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Māori are the tangata whenua – the people of the land. In over 700 years of settlement, they have shown an extraordinary ability to adapt first to a new environment and then to the arrival of …
Discover Māori culture in New Zealand | 100% Pure New Zealand
Māori culture is an integral part of life in Aotearoa, New Zealand. For millennia, Māori have been the tangata whenua, the indigenous people of Aotearoa. Arriving here from the Polynesian homeland …
Te Aka Māori Dictionary
Welcome to the online version of Te Aka Māori-English, English-Māori Dictionary and Index. This online Māori dictionary is aimed at providing quick access but it is recommended that you also …
The Māori | Indigenous People of New Zealand
Jan 7, 2025 · The Māori are the Indigenous people of New Zealand (Aotearoa), renowned for their rich cultural traditions, warrior spirit, and deep connection to their land and ancestors.
Maori - New World Encyclopedia
The Maori people are well known for their distinctive traditional full-body and facial tattooing. They have a unique status in the world as indigenous people who have full legal rights. Contents
Who are the Maori People? - WorldAtlas
Aug 1, 2017 · The Maori People are an indigenous community of New Zealand. The Maori represent an integral part of the nation's identity and culture. Maori communities have also settled in …
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Over time, in isolation, the Polynesian settlers developed a distinct Māori culture. Early Māori history is often divided into two periods: the Archaic period (c. 1300 – c. 1500) and the Classic period (c. …
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