Many local words, largely borrowed from the indigenous Maori population, have arisen to describe the local flora, fauna, and the natural environment, and some other Maori words have made their way into the language.
Many local words, largely borrowed from the indigenous Māori population, have arisen to describe the local flora, fauna, and the natural environment, and some other Māori words have made their way into the language.
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Most of the names for native flora and fauna come directly from the [Maori language]? names.
Most of the names for native flora and fauna come directly from the [Māori language]? names.
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Most of the native trees also have Maori names, such as the kauri?, rimu? (red pine), totara?, kowhai?, matagouri? and pohutakawa?. Other vegetation with Maori names includes the kumara?, the native [sweet potato]?.
Most of the native trees also have Māori names, such as the kauri?, rimu? (red pine), totara?, kōwhai?, matagouri? and pohutakawa?. Other vegetation with Māori names includes the kumara?, the native [sweet potato]?.
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Many Maori words or phrases that describe Maori culture have become part of New Zealand English.
Many Māori words or phrases that describe Māori culture have become part of New Zealand English.
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Other Maori words may be recognised by most New Zealanders, but generally not used in everyday speech:
Other Māori words may be recognised by most New Zealanders, but generally not used in everyday speech:
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Leaving aside slang terms, there are a few non-Maori words that are
Leaving aside slang terms, there are a few non-Māori words that are
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