Kupu
Ngaki - to clear (weeds), to weed, cultivate, plant
Ngaro - hidden, out of sight, covered, disappeared, absent
Ngata - to be satisfied, appeased
Maatanga - sophisticated, experienced, skilled
Ngaarara - insect, creepy-crawly, reptile
Tiirangi - to be unsettled
Kaanga - corn, maize, sweetcorn
Whai - to follow, chase, pursue, look for, search for, court, woo
Whatitiri - thunder
Whana - to spring back, kick, to revolt, rebel, rise-up, riot
Whaariki - to cover with a mat, floor covering, carpet, mat
Whaawhaa - to take in the hand, feel, handle, operate, work
Whakahee - to disagree, contradict, condemn, object to, criticize
Whakatauki
Hoohonu kakii, paapaku uaua - long on words, short on actions
Okea ururoatia - never say die
Iti noa ana he pito mata - from the withered tree a flower blooms
E kore a muri e hokia - what's done is done
Kia mau ki te tokanga nui a noho - there is no place like home
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