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Te Reo Feelings Vocabulary

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Te Reo Feelings Vocabulary

Te Reo Feelings Vocabulary

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🎯 Part 1: Ngā Kare ā-Roto (Feelings) Vocabulary

1. Match the Te Reo Māori feeling words with their English meanings:
1. Harikoa
2. Pōuri
3. Ngenge
4. Hōhā
5. Āwangawanga
A. Worried
B. Happy
C. Tired
D. Sad
E. Annoyed
2. Circle the correct pronunciation guide for "Āwangawanga":

AH-wang-ah-wang-ah

AW-an-ga-wan-ga

A-wang-a-wang-a

💬 Part 2: Simple Sentences - "Kei te ... ahau"

3. Complete these sentences using the correct Te Reo feeling word:

a) I am happy: Kei te _____________ ahau

b) I am tired: Kei te _____________ ahau

c) I am sad: Kei te _____________ ahau

d) I am worried: Kei te _____________ ahau

4. What does "Kei te pēhea koe?" mean in English?
5. Write the complete sentence "I am annoyed" in Te Reo Māori:

🎭 Part 3: Expressing Feelings in Context

6. Choose which feeling word best fits each situation (circle one for each):

Situation 1: You just received your favourite kai for lunch.

Harikoa

Pōuri

Hōhā

Situation 2: You have been studying for 3 hours straight.

Āwangawanga

Ngenge

Harikoa

Situation 3: Your friend forgot to meet you after school.

Ngenge

Harikoa

Hōhā

🌟 Part 4: Te Whare Tapa Whā Connection

7. Which dimension of Te Whare Tapa Whā relates to expressing our feelings and emotions?

Taha tinana (physical wellbeing)

Taha hinengaro (mental and emotional wellbeing)

Taha whānau (social wellbeing)

Taha wairua (spiritual wellbeing)

8. Why is it important to express our feelings in Te Reo Māori? Write 2-3 sentences:

✍️ Part 5: Personal Reflection

9. How are you feeling right now? Write a complete sentence in Te Reo Māori:
10. Draw a picture that represents one of the feelings you learned today, then label it with the Te Reo Māori word:

Te Reo word: _________________

11. Practice conversation: Write how you would ask a friend how they are feeling, and how they might respond if they are happy:

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