Te Kupu o Te Wiki – Hiamoe (tired/sleepy)

Kia ora. To encourage the use of Te Reo Māori we are publishing weekly kupu (words) and phrases that can be used with children.

Whakatauki

E kore te pātiki e hoki ki tōna puehu
The flounder (fish) does not return to his dust

Do not make the same mistake twice.

Kīwaha (idiom)

Wheo kē
Buzzy

Kupu (word)

hiamoe
tired/sleepy

Kei te hiamoe koe?
Are you tired/sleepy?