Vocabulary
General
| Maori vocabulary | English translation |
|---|---|
| hīkoi | to walk |
| hōhā | exasperated, annoyed |
| horoi | to wash |
| horoi ringaringa | to wash (your) hands |
| horoia ō niho | clean your teeth |
| horoia tō kanohi | wash your face |
| kaha | strong |
| koa | happy |
| mā | clean/white |
| māharahara | anxious |
| mamae | sore |
| mataku | frightened |
| mate | sick |
| mokemoke | lonely |
| nēhi | nurse |
| ora | well, fit |
| paru | dirty |
| pīngore | flexible |
| tākaro | to play |
| tākuta | doctor |
| whengua tō ihu | blow your nose |
| whakahokia ō kakahu ki te toroa | put your clothes back in the drawer |
| whakamaua tō tātua | fasten your seatbelt |
Sports
| Maori vocabulary | English translation |
|---|---|
| hīkoi | walking/tramping |
| kaiaka | athletics |
| kauhoe | swimming |
| kirikiti | cricket |
| mekemeke | boxing |
| poikōpiko | table tennis |
| poitarawhiti | netball |
| poitūkohu | basketball |
| poiuka | softball |
| poiwhana | soccer |
| rīki | league |
| tēnehi | tennis |
| whutupōro | rugby |
Kākahu tākaro (sports clothing)
| Maori vocabulary | English translation |
|---|---|
| hingareti | singlet |
| karapu | glove |
| poraka | jersey |
| pōtae | hat |
| pōtae mārō | helmet |
| tarau | pants |
Roles
| Maori vocabulary | English translation |
|---|---|
| kaiāwhina | assistant |
| kaimātakitaki | spectator |
| kaitākaro | player |
| kaitautoko | supporter |
| kaiwawao | referee |
Sports equipment
| Maori vocabulary | English translation |
|---|---|
| mātiratira | net |
| patu | bat |
| pōro | ball |
| tūkohu | basket |
| wīhara | whistle |
Ngā wahanga o te tinana (parts of the body)
| Maori vocabulary | English translation |
|---|---|
| ihu | nose |
| kanohi | face |
| karu | eye |
| kumu, nono, tou | bottom |
| niho | tooth |
| pakihiwi/pokohiwi | shoulder |
| puku | tummy, stomach |
| ringaringa | hand, arm |
| taringa | ear |
| tinana | body |
| turi | knee |
| upoko / māhunga | head |
| waewae | leg, foot |
| waha | mouth |
Ngā mate (ailments and illnesses)
| Maori vocabulary | English translation |
|---|---|
| huangō | asthma |
| kōpukupuku | rash |
| korere | diarrhoea |
| marū | bruise |
| mate huka | diabetes |
| namunamu | blister |
| niho tunga | tooth decay |
| pūkawe kakā | bronchitis |
| rewharewha | flu (influenza), (a) cold |
| tanoi | sprain |
| tina | constipation |
| weranga | burn |
| whēwhē | boil |
Huawhenua (vegetables)
| Maori vocabulary | English translation |
|---|---|
| aniana | onion |
| harore | mushroom |
| kānga | corn |
| kōkihi | spinach |
| puānīko | cauliflower |
| rīwai | potato |
| tōmato | tomato |
Huarākau (fruit)
| Maori vocabulary | English translation |
|---|---|
| āporo | apple |
| ārani | orange |
| huakiwi | kiwifruit |
| merengi | melon |
| paināporo | pineapple |
| panana | banana |