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Te Reo Emotions Vocabulary
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Te Reo Emotions Vocabulary
Hana, Levi and Keira are hiking up a maunga (mountain). Learn the feeling words, then show what you know. You can say: “Kei te ___ ahau” — “I am ___.”
Feelings on the mountain track
1.Match each te reo Māori feeling word to its English meaning: harikoa, pouri, pukuriri, ngenge, māuiui. Meanings: angry, tired, happy, sick or unwell, sad.
- harikoa
- pouri
- pukuriri
- ngenge
- māuiui
- sad
- sick or unwell
- tired
- happy
- angry
2.Levi smiles when he reaches the lookout. Which word describes how he feels?
- pouri
- harikoa
- ngenge
3.Keira sits down and yawns after walking uphill. Choose the best word: pukuriri, ngenge or harikoa.
- pukuriri
- ngenge
- harikoa
4.Hana has a sore tummy and does not feel well. Write the te reo Māori word that fits: māuiui or pouri.
5.Choose the te reo Māori word for “bored”: hoha, pai or ora.
- hoha
- pai
- ora
6.Fill the missing letters: h _ r i k o a means “happy”. Write the complete word.
7.The hikers ask, “Kei te pēhea koe?” What does this question mean in English?
- How are you?
- What is your name?
- Where are you going?
8.Complete the sentence: “Kei te harikoa ahau” means “I am happy.” What te reo Māori word completes “Kei te ___ ahau” to say “I am sad”?
9.Draw a face showing one feeling from the hike. Write the matching te reo Māori word under your drawing: harikoa, pouri, pukuriri or ngenge.
Draw your face showing one feeling. Then write its te reo Māori word.
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