Homegrown · te reo from home
Nākahi
snakeThe word Quinton grew up with for a snake.
5 short steps · about 2 minutes
Watch the key moments, answer as you go, then use it at home.
In our schools
The word most tamariki learn today.
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Nēke and nākahi both mean…
A serpent
Why is nākahi so common in the north?
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Nākahi came into te reo from…
Nākahi as well
Quinton's Takawiniwini books use both words.
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Why does Quinton use both words in the books?
Snake words
Match each word.
Match each piece of te reo to its meaning.
Use it at home
This week, try one:
Lesson 101 complete
Ka rawe!
Nākahi, not nēke.
Homegrown · made from the Māori in a Minute video "Wānanga 3". Only the key teaching moments are kept.