Kia ora. To celebrate Te Reo Māori we are publishing kupu (words).
Kīwaha (colloquialism)
Kua hora a pou matua.
Tea is ready.
Kupu (word)
ngutu
lips
Tuia ōu ngutu!
Zip your lips!
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Is this tea as in cup of tea or tea as in evening meal?
Good question, Gallivanta! I’ll check with our Māori team and let you know.
Hello again, Gallivanta,
The answer is tea as in evening meal. Corban explains: “Kua hora is to be spread out (usually on a flat surface) and a pou matua is an expression used to describe one’s sustenance.”
Hope this helps 🙂
Thanks.