KUPUTAKA | GLOSSARY
He maha ngā whakamarama mō ngā kupu māori kua whakauruurua ki te kaupapa nei.
Mā te kuputaka kei raro iho nei, e whakaatu ai te horopaki o ngā kupu kua whakamahia. Ko te tūmanako nui, he rauemi whai take tēnei māu
There are many variations to the meanings of the words that we have incorporated into our brand.
The glossary below specifies the meaning in the context that we've utilised it in. We hope you find this useful.
Kāinga - Home
Kuputaka - Glossary
Toa - Shop
Ngā Kohinga - Collections
Kohinga - Collection (set)
Kaupapa - Topic/Subject/Purpose
Whakapā - Make contact
Kimihia - Search
Kīhini - Kitchen
Kawhe - Coffee
Tī - Tea
Huka - Sugar
Tiakarete - Chocolate
Wera - Hot
Mairō - Milo
Mōwhiti - Glasses
Ārai - To block
Rā - Sun
Hoko - Buy
Parāoa - Bread
Pātara - Bottle
Wai - Water
Pātara Wai - Water bottle/Drink bottle
Mā - White
Pango - Black
Tote - Salt
Pepa - Pepper
Manea - To be clever
Piari - Transclucent
Paku - a little bit, slightly
Rangimārie - Peace
Rererangi - Aeroplane/Aviation
Porowhā - To be square
Kōura - Gold
Hiriwa - Silver
Kikorangi - Blue
Kāri - Card
Koha - Gift
Ki te kore e taea e koe te kimi te kupu Māori, tēnā whakapā mai ki a mātou. Ka harikoa katoa mātou ki te āwhina i a koe.
If you cannot find the word you are looking for the translation for, please contact us and we will be happy to help!
Here are some other useful and free Te Reo Māori resources:
https://maoridictionary.co.nz/
