Ngā taputapu , Common objects

Ākona ngā whakamāoritanga mō ētahi taputapu o te whare.

Learn the te reo translations for a list of common household objects.

Exterior of a marae, with large areas of concrete paving and fixed seating in the foreground
Common objects
Māori name English name
ipupara rubbish bin
kāpata cupboard
matapihi window
ngaruiti microwave
pouaka whakaata tv
tatau door
tēpu table
tiwharawhara stereo
tūru chair
whata mātao fridge
rorohiko computer
pūrere ataata DVD player
rama lamp
waea telephone
karaka clock
nohoanga roa couch

Pronunciation

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