How can I improve my reo? Learn more words!

About this episode

In this episode, Ihira discusses ways to improve Maori vocabulary by exploring different expressions for times of the day.

Kia ora ra e te iwi! I have a Patreon where I hope to add some additional value. If you'd like the kaupapa, and you appreciate this mahi, you can give a koha here: A Maori Podcast I am planning to start a regularly online space to korero. Details are here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/korero-space-for-153338068 Whakatauki - Ko Tu ki te awatea, ko Tahu ki te po. - Work hard, play hard. [Kohikohinga Whakatauki a Raupo, pg 31] Kia ora! today I thought we could focus on improving our vocab. I decided I'd go through the different ways we can express the various times of the day. Enjoy! Morning : Before dawn - ata po [https://maoridictionary.co.nz/word/468] I te atapō tonu ka maunu te pā nei, ka haere, ka ahu whaka-Waikato (JPS 1899:180). / Just before dawn they retreated from this pā, departed and headed towards Waikato. First light - ata puao [https://maoridictionary.co.nz/word/45631] I te ata pūao ka whakaara atu a Taewha i a Māhu, “E ara! Haere tāua.” (JPS 1926:99). / At first light Taewha woke Māhu, “Get up! Let's go.” Dawn - haeata [Te Wiremu pg. 29] Ra te haeata ka hapainga mai. - When dawn pierces the day, they'll set off. (My rough translation). Daybreak/Dawn: ata pongipongi…

People in this episode

Host: Ihira

Topics covered

• language learning
• vocabulary improvement
• Maori language
• cultural expressions
• time of day

Keywords

• reo
• vocab
• Maori
• whakatauki
• time expressions
• language learning

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Organizations: A Maori Podcast

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