What does the word Rangatira mean?

What does the word Rangatira mean?

chief
1 : a Maori chief : a Maori of rank, authority, or distinction.

What is a Tipuna?

(ˈænsɛstə ) noun. 1. ( often plural) a person from whom another is directly descended, esp someone more distant than a grandparent; forefather.

What does the word kaupapa mean?

principles and ideas
Kaupapa means principles and ideas which act as a base or foundation for action. A kaupapa is a set of values, principles and plans which people have agreed on as a foundation for their actions.

What are the two meanings of HAPE?

High altitude pulmonary edema.

What does Tira mean in Māori?

English Translation. draw. More meanings for tira. patrol noun.

What is a Māori wise man called?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. In the culture of the Māori of New Zealand, a tohunga (tōhuka in Southern Māori dialect) is an expert practitioner of any skill or art, either religious or otherwise.

What is a Māori elder called?

Kaumātua are elders in Māori society. Male elders are also known as koroua (or koro for short), and female elders as kuia. Whether a person can be considered a kaumātua depends on age, knowledge of tribal history and traditions, and the presence of other potential elders for younger generations to turn to.

What is difference between tupuna and Tipuna?

As nouns the difference between tipuna and tupuna is that tipuna is while tupuna is (new zealand) an ancestor, especially a grandparent.

What does Nga mihi?

congratulations and congratulations. Last Update: 2021-08-20.

What does Manu Tu mean in English?

The Māori kite is known as manu tukutuku or manu aute. Manu means both kite and bird, and the word tukutuku refers to the winding out of the line as the kite ascends. Kites were also known as pākau, a name for the wing of a bird.

What is a Hape?

Abstract. High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a noncardiogenic pulmonary edema which typically occurs in lowlanders who ascend rapidly to altitudes greater than 2500-3000 m. Early symptoms of HAPE include a nonproductive cough, dyspnoea on exertion and reduced exercise performance.

What is a Hape Irish?

Hape. An absolute load of something. Fella.