Ngā Tohutohu
Just like in English, the Māori language also consists of names for different body parts.
Tirohia ngā kupu ā raro
| Māhunga, upoko, pane |
Head |
| waha |
mouth |
| kakī |
neck |
| pakihiwi |
shoulder |
| kēkē |
armpits |
| ringaringa |
hands |
| maikuku |
finger/toe nails |
| matimati |
fingers/toes |
| poho, uma |
chest, breast |
| tuarā |
back |
| puku |
stomach |
| hope |
hips |
| nono, tou, kumu |
backside |
| turi |
knee |
| waewae |
feet |
Further explanations and exercises: Te Kākano pp. 87-88; Te Kākano CDs Mahi 73
Whiriwhirihia te kupu tika.
