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Māori Clothing Vocabulary

Māori Clothing Vocabulary

Traditional Māori clothing and modern garments

👕 Part 1: Basic Clothing Items

1. Match the Māori words with their English meanings:
1. Hāte
2. Tarau
3. Koti
4. Pōtae
5. Pūtu
A. Hat
B. Coat
C. Shirt
D. Trousers
E. Boots
2. Circle the correct Māori word for "T-shirt":

Tīhāte

Hākete

Kākahu

Poraka

👗 Part 2: Specific Clothing Types

3. Fill in the blanks with the correct Māori words:

When it's raining, I wear my _____________ (raincoat) to stay dry.

For sports, I put on my _____________ (sports clothing) and _____________ (sneakers).

At night, I change into my _____________ (pyjamas) before bed.

In winter, I wear a warm _____________ (beanie) on my head.

4. Which of these are types of trousers? Check all that apply:

Tarau poto (shorts)

Pōtae (hat)

Tarau roto (underwear)

Neketai (necktie)

Panekoti (long pants)

🎨 Part 3: Drawing and Writing

5. Draw a person wearing traditional Māori clothing (kākahu). Label three items in Māori:
6. Write the Māori words for these clothing items:

Jacket: _____________

Socks: _____________

Slippers: _____________

Swimwear: _____________

Uniform: _____________

🧥 Part 4: Accessories and Special Clothing

7. Circle the correct answer for "women's clothing":

Hāte wahine

Kākahu wahine

Tarau wahine

Pōtae wahine

8. Match the accessories with their Māori names:
1. Neketai
2. Tātua
3. Kiapa
4. Kāmeta
A. Belt
B. Cap
C. Camera
D. Necktie
9. Complete the sentences about clothing:

Write about what you wear in different weather using at least 5 Māori clothing words from the vocabulary list.

🌟 Part 5: Challenge Questions

10. What is the difference between these Māori clothing terms? Explain in your own words:

Kākahu moe vs Kākahu kaukau:

11. Create your own sentences using these Māori clothing words:

Use korehe (sandals) in a sentence:

Use kahuringa (scarf) in a sentence:

12. Which clothing items would you pack for a camping trip in winter? Check all appropriate items:

Koti ua (raincoat)

Pōtae mahana (warm hat)

Kākahu kaukau (swimwear)

Pūtu (boots)

Kahuringa (scarf)

Tarau poto (shorts)

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