What is a Whakatauki proverb?

Whakataukī (proverbs) represent the wisdom guiding the Maori culture. They are commonly used as inspirations in speeches and also as gentle reminders spoken to each other in everyday life. They are poetic expressions of wise sayings which allude to symbols native to Aotearoa.

What are Maori proverbs called?

Whakataukī (Māori proverbs)

What is a Whakatauki and Whakatauaki?

Both whakatauākī and whakataukī are proverbs or significant sayings that give some insight into a traditional Māori world. They have been described as ‘expressions of thought’ and are often formulaic, sometimes cryptic using metaphor, and are often used by speakers within whaikōrero.

What does Whiria Te Tangata mean?

Weave the people together
Whiria te tāngata is a Māori whakatauki (proverb) meaning Weave the people together. The purpose of this visual is to develop clarity and a shared understanding of why our school exists, who we are, what we stand for, what is most important to us.

Who wrote he aha te mea nui o te ao?

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tāngata! (What is the most important thing in the world? It is people!)

What does Kia Kaha Kia Maia mean?

Be strong, be brave, be steadfast
Kia kaha, Kia māia, Kia manawanui. Be strong, be brave, be steadfast.

Who wrote Ahakoa iti he pounamu?

Louise Wallace
Ahakoa he iti he pounamu | Although it is small it is greenstone. Louise Wallace grew up in Gisborne and now lives in Dunedin. She is the author of three collections of poetry, the most recent being Bad Things (Victoria University Press, 2017).

What does e Mua Kaikai e Muri Kai Huare mean?

July 20, 2020 at 12:34 AM · E mua kai kai, e muri kai huare – early birds catch the worm 🌟✨🤩

What is the most important thing in the world he Tangata?

people
What is the most important thing in this world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

Does Tangata have a Macron?

According to Williams’ definitive Dictionary of the Māori Language, tangata means “man” or “human being”, whilst tāngata (with the macronated “ā”) is the plural, and means “people”. Tangata—without the macron—can also mean “people” in reference to a group with a singular identity.

Why is Manaakitanga important to Māori?

Manakitanga means to extend aroha (love and compassion) to others. It is found in acts such as helping a loved one, encouraging one another or even supporting a complete stranger. Manaakitanga is one of the most important concepts to Māori people as it secures the strength of our whānau (families) and communities.

What’s the difference between a whakatauki and a Maori proverb?

A whakatauākī is a proverb where the original speaker is known, for example “Ehara a Hikurangi i te maunga haere” was said by Te Kani-a-Takirau of Ngāti Porou so is a whakatauākī, whereas “Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu” is a whakataukī as it is not known who originally said this.

What are the Maori meaning of the proverbs?

Proverbs – Ngā Whakataukī, Ngā Whakatauākī Proverbs are very common in Māori. Whakataukī are proverbs that the person who first said it first, is not known. Whakatauākī are proverbs where the person who said it first is known.

What is the real message of the whakatauki?

This whakatauki is about aiming high or for what is truly valuable, but its real message is to be persistent and do not let obstacles stop you reaching your goals A child who is given proper values at home and cherished within his family, will not only behave well amongst the family but also within society and throughout his life

What are the whakatauki proverbs about old age?

When you get old your wrinkles will hang down and you will loiter about the house like an old woman. Do not despise old age or the aged Whaia te iti kahurangi ki te tuohu koe he maunga teitei Seek the treasure you value most dearly; if you bow your head let it be before a lofty mountain.