Improving my reo - A few new words I've collected.

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Kia ora! I think one of the most impactful things we can do to improve our spoken reo is to learn more words. One of my favourite ways is to find a small selection, and start using them straight away. So, here are some new words I found.


Whakatauki - He tangata ka rapa te whai. - A man whose clever devices will puzzle you. For a man who will emulate Maui. [Maori Sayings And Proverbs, Murdoch Riley, 57-6]


Etia: [Te Wiremu pg. 28]

Etia he waha tangata. - As if it were a person's mouth.

Etia kei te moe koe. - Perhaps you were sleeping.

Etia tonu tou humarire! - How great!


Manioro: [Te Wiremu pg. 175]

Manioro ki! - What a noise! (An expression of irritation.)


Matahiapo: [Te Wiremu pg. 186]

"I mau rawa to ringa. E kao, i matahiapo noa iho." - I'll grab your hand. Nah, fail whale, I missed.