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Māori words for food and meals

4 Māori words and phrases, each with its meaning and a real sentence that uses it. Each one has its own page with its reading and where to read it in a story.

1. te kai

   the food / the meal

   Kua kī kē ngā kete i te kai.

   The baskets are already full of food.

2. te parakuihi

   breakfast

   I whakarite a Kui i te parakuihi mā ngā mokopuna.

   Nan made breakfast for the grandchildren.

3. te tina

   lunch

   Kua rite te tina i te wharekai, haere mai!

   Lunch is ready in the dining hall, come on in!

4. te hapa

   supper / evening meal

   Ka whakatakotoria te hapa i te wharekai i muri i ngā mihimihi.

   Supper will be set out in the dining hall after the introductions.