Translating Names

Today for maori I practiced translating maori names to english.

First I translated the Maori name and the English name like Aperahama into Abraham.

Next I wrote Maori names with Mr and Mrs colours like brown, green, black, and white.

Then I wrote the english lettters that the maori alphabet doesn't have.  

Lastly I translated my name to a maori a name. That is Atu into Atu. My name is just as normal.

I think I need more practise on translating name from maori to english and to use the maori dictionary.

Maori

Today we learnt some objects from around the kitchen. For example oumu this means oven.

I learnt how to say Kei hea te pene rākau? this means where is the pencil.

I also learnt how to say Kei raro i te tēpu? which means the pecil is under the table.

I thought this activity was fun beacasue I thought it could help me with my maori in class. 

Maori Questions

 I learnt question that will help me in the classroom.

First I learnt what kua marama which means do you understand?

Next question was kua mutu which means finished?

Lastly I had to sort the country and find the moari way of the countrys name.

I think I need to pratice my questions more. 

Mihi Whakatau

 Mihi Whakatau is a Maori term for formal greeting.

Mihi Whakatau is traditionally used for welcoming, introductions and openings.It is undertaken by the Tangata Whenua (local inhabitants) The Mihi needs to acknowledge the significant aspects to the place. The Maunga (mountain), Awa (river) and Iwi (tribe) are generally used.

Introducing Ingoa (name), Oku tipuna (ancestor place) and where you live is important for the audience to understand the position of the speaker. 

Manuhiri is the term used to describe or group the visitors that are being welcomed. It is important to end with warm welcome so the visitors know that there is no hostility in 2 groups being together.

Being respectful of the land, the people and the purpose of a visit will ensure long lasting relationships and the connections.