Te Reo Tāima
Here are some Te Reo words you can practice and use in your everyday gastroenterology practice.
Māori Word/Phrase | English Equivalent | Pronunciation (simplified) |
Aroha | Love, compassion, empathy | Ah-roh-hah |
Hauora | Health, wellbeing | Ho-oo-oh-rah |
Hui | Meeting, discussion | Hoo-ee |
Karakia | Prayer, blessing | Kah-rah-kee-ah |
Kia kaha | Be strong | Kee-ah kah-hah |
Kia ora | Hello, thank you | Kee-ah or-ah |
Mana | Authority, prestige | Mah-nah |
Manaakitanga | Care, hospitality | Mah-nah-ah-kee-tah-ngah |
Mauri ora | Good health, life force | Mow-ree or-ah |
Pātai | Question | Pah-tie |
Rongoā | Medicine, remedy | Raw-ngoh-ah |
Tautoko | Support, advocacy | Toe-toe-koh |
Wairua | Spirit, soul | Why-roo-ah |
Whānau | Family | Fah-now |
Whare haumanu | Clinic / doctor’s room | Fah-reh hoh-mah-noo |
Reinforce it
Find the word then pronounce it and try to remember the meaning.
Complete the crossword below using the Te Reo word for each definition provided.
1. Support, advocacy
2. Love, compassion, empathy (DOWN)
3. Health, Well Being (ACROSS)
4. Medicine, remedy (DOWN)
5. Clinic / doctor’s room (DOWN)
6. Prayer, blessing (DOWN)
7. Spirit, soul (ACROSS)
Family (DOWN)
8. Meeting (ACROSS)
9. Care, hospitality (ACROSS)
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