The Raupo Dictionary of Modern Maori
Title | The Raupo Dictionary of Modern Maori PDF eBook |
Author | PM Ryan |
Publisher | Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited |
Pages | 1215 |
Release | 2012-07-02 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 1742532683 |
This dictionary by P.M. Ryan, one of New Zealand's leading Maori-language scholars, is the most comprehensive and up-to-date available. Contains over 50,000 concise entries divided into Maori-English and English-Maori sections. Includes all the words most commonly used by fluent Maori speakers. Features a vocabulary list with words for new inventions, metric terms, modern concepts and scientific, computer, technological and legal terms. Incorporates an easy-to-use guide to the pronunciation of Maori and a section on Maori grammar. Includes separate lists giving Maori translations of seasons, months, days of the week, points of the compass, parts of the body, New Zealand and overseas place names, and personal names. Contains a Maori proverbs section, complete with translations and interpretations, and a map of tribal areas. The Raupo Dictionary of Modern Maori: a modern classic.
The Raupo Essential Maori Dictionary
Title | The Raupo Essential Maori Dictionary PDF eBook |
Author | Ross Calman |
Publisher | Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited |
Pages | 193 |
Release | 2012-07-02 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 1742532624 |
The Raupo Essential Maori Dictionary is an invaluable introductory dictionary for students of te reo Maori. It features: clear, easy-to-follow Maori-English and English-Maori sections, with the Maori and English alphabets at the top of each page, all the words a learner is likely to encounter, including contemporary usage and modern terms, a section of themed word lists, including days of the week, months of the year, numbers, cities of New Zealand, colours, emotions, actions, parts of the body, in the classroom, and on the marae.
The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori
Title | The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori PDF eBook |
Author | Scotty Morrison |
Publisher | Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited |
Pages | 266 |
Release | 2021-08-31 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 0143776142 |
The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is the most up-to-date, versatile and relevant resource for anyone wanting to use the Maori language in everyday life. Whether you’re a complete beginner or emergent speaker of te reo Maori, you’ll learn useful phrases for: The home The marae The workplace Meeting and greeting Eating and drinking Counting and learning Days, months and telling the time Seasons and weather Travel and directions Social media Playing sports The environment and outdoors Having fun and socialising . . . and so much more! Fun, user-friendly and prepared with everyday people in mind, The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is the guide that no home or office should be without. Updates to this edition include a new introduction; new chapters on the environment, workplace and social media; new sections on Matariki/the lunar calendar; translations for Covid/lockdowns; plus revisions/edits throughout. 'Clever but written in a user-friendly style . . . an important little book for all New Zealanders interested in te reo.' --Katherine Findlay, Mana
The Raupo Concise Maori Dictionary
Title | The Raupo Concise Maori Dictionary PDF eBook |
Author | A.W. Reed |
Publisher | Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited |
Pages | 247 |
Release | 2012-07-02 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 1742532640 |
The Raupo Concise Maori Dictionary is an invaluable reference work, providing an essential list of words and their equivalents in Maori and English. First published in 1948, the dictionary has been revised and updated numerous times since, giving testimony to its ongoing reliability as a reference guide to everyday Maori words. It also includes a guide to the pronunciation of Maori and lists of useful vocabulary.
The Raupo Pocket Dictionary of Modern Maori
Title | The Raupo Pocket Dictionary of Modern Maori PDF eBook |
Author | PM Ryan |
Publisher | Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited |
Pages | 405 |
Release | 2009-06-29 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 1742288847 |
The Raupo Pocket Dictionary of Modern Maori is a portable reference source for speakers of English and Maori at all levels. This new edition has been fully revised by the author. It features: More than 20,000 entries divided into Maori-English and English-Maori sections. The most frequently used words in both languages. A guide to Maori grammar and pronunciation. A list of common phrases in Maori. A map of tribal areas, helpful for understanding linguistic variations. Separate lists of key vocabulary and proverbs. Indexed pages for quick consultation.
A Dictionary of the Maori Language
Title | A Dictionary of the Maori Language PDF eBook |
Author | Bp. Herbert William Williams |
Publisher | |
Pages | 728 |
Release | 1917 |
Genre | Māori language |
ISBN |
Maori Made Easy
Title | Maori Made Easy PDF eBook |
Author | Scotty Morrison |
Publisher | Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited |
Pages | 407 |
Release | 2020-06-08 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1743486073 |
The complete and accessible guide to learning the Maori language, no matter your knowledge level. Fun, user-friendly and relevant to modern readers, Scotty Morrison's Maori Made Easy is the one-stop resource for anyone wanting to learn the basics of the Maori language. While dictionaries list words and their definitions, and other language guides offer common phrases, Maori Made Easy connects the dots, allowing the reader to take control of their learning in an empowering way. By committing just 30 minutes a day for 30 weeks, learners will adopt the language easily and as best suits their busy lives. Written by popular TV personality and te reo Maori advocate Scotty Morrison, author of The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori, this book proves that learning the language can be fun, effective — and easy! 'This is not just a useful book, it's an essential one.' —Paul Little, North & South