Lexicon: English → Maori

Environment

Climate Change (Huringa Huringa) Pollution (Parahanga) Recycling (Hangarua) Conservation (Tiakitanga) Renewable Energy (Pūngao Whakahou) Wildlife Protection (Tiaki mohoao) Deforestation (Ngaherehere) Sustainable Practices (Nga Mahi Tauwhiro) Environmental Policies (Kaupapahere Taiao) Environmental Terminology (Nga Kupu Taiao)

Hobbies

Gardening (Mahi māra) Photography (Whakaahua) Painting and Drawing (Te peita me te tuhi) Collecting (Kohikohi) Cooking and Baking (Te tunu kai me te tunu) Traveling (Haereere) Sports and Fitness (Hākinakina me te whakapakari tinana) Music and Instruments (Waiata me nga taputapu) Crafts and DIY (Nga mahi toi me te DIY) Hobby Terminology (Nga Kupu Whakaari)

Festivals

Music Festivals (Huihuinga Waiata) Religious Festivals (Nga Hui Whakapono) Cultural Festivals (Huihuinga Tikanga) Food Festivals (Huihuinga Kai) National Holidays (Hararei Motu) Traditional Celebrations (Whakanuia Tikanga) Seasonal Festivals (Huihuinga Kaupeka) Film Festivals (Huihuinga Kiriata) Art Festivals (Nga Hui Toi) Festival Terminology (Nga Kupu Huihuinga)

Religion

Major World Religions (Nga Karakia Nui o te Ao) Religious Practices (Nga Mahi Whakapono) Religious Texts (Nga Kupu Whakapono) Religious Leaders (Nga Rangatira Whakapono) Places of Worship (Nga Wahi Karakia) Rituals and Ceremonies (Nga Kawa me nga Kawa) Religious Symbols (Nga Tohu Whakapono) Festivals and Holidays (Nga Huihuinga me nga Hararei) Religious Ethics (Tikanga Whakapono) Religious Terminology (Nga Kupu Whakapono)

Politics

Political Systems (Pūnaha Torangapu) Political Parties (Nga Roopu Torangapu) Elections and Voting (Pooti me te Pooti) Government Institutions (Nga Whare Kawanatanga) Public Policy (Kaupapa here a te iwi) International Relations (Whanaungatanga ki te Ao) Political Ideologies (Nga Tikanga Torangapu) Legislation (Ture) Political Leaders (Nga Kaihautu Torangapu) Political Terminology (Nga Kupu Torangapu)

Law

Criminal Law (Ture Kihara) Civil Law (Ture Hiwhiri) Constitutional Law (Ture Ture) International Law (Ture o te Ao) Contract Law (Ture Kirimana) Property Law (Ture Taonga) Labor Law (Ture Reipa) Environmental Law (Ture Taiao) Human Rights Law (Ture Tika Tangata) Legal Terminology (Tikanga Ture)

Chemistry

Organic Chemistry (Matū Organic) Inorganic Chemistry (Matū parakore) Physical Chemistry (Matū-a-tinana) Analytical Chemistry (Matū Tātari) Biochemistry (Te matū koiora) Chemical Reactions (Tauhohenga matū) Chemical Elements (Huānga matū) Compounds and Mixtures (Pūhui me te Ranu) Laboratory Techniques (Hangarau taiwhanga) Chemistry Terminology (Kupu Matū)

Physics

Mechanics (Hangarau) Thermodynamics (Thermodynamics) Electromagnetism (Te hikohiko) Optics (Matapihi) Quantum Physics (Ahupūngao Quantum) Relativity (Relativity) Nuclear Physics (Nuclear Physics) Particle Physics (Ahupūngao Matūriki) Astrophysics (Astrophysics) Physics Terminology (Nga Kupu Ahupūngao)

Math

Arithmetic (Te tauhanga) Algebra (Taurangi) Geometry (Geometry) Trigonometry (Trigonometry) Calculus (Tatau) Statistics (Tauanga) Probability (Tūponotanga) Number Theory (Te Tikanga Tau) Mathematical Logic (Te arorau pangarau) Math Terminology (Kupu Whakaraupapa Pangarau)

Science

Physics (Ahupūngao) Chemistry (Matū) Biology (Koiora) Astronomy (Astronomy) Geology (Matawhenua) Environmental Science (Pūtaiao Taiao) Computer Science (Pūtaiao Rorohiko) Mathematics (Pāngarau) Scientific Experiments (Nga Whakamatau Putaiao) Scientific Terminology (Kupu Putaiao)

History

Ancient History (Tuhinga o mua) Medieval History (Nga korero o te tau waenga) Modern History (Nga korero o naianei) World Wars (Pakanga o te Ao) Historical Figures (Tuhinga o mua) Historical Events (Nga Takahanga o mua) Cultural History (Tikanga Tikanga) Political History (Hitori Torangapu) Economic History (Hitori Ohaoha) History Terminology (Nga Kupu Korero)

Games

Board Games (Keemu Poari) Card Games (Kēmu Kāri) Video Games (Taakaro Ataata) Sports Games (Kēmu Hākinakina) Puzzle Games (Keemu panga) Role-Playing Games (Taakaro Whakaari) Strategy Games (Taakaro Rautaki) Party Games (Keemu Paati) Online Games (Kēmu ā-ipurangi) Game Terminology (Kupu Whakatau)

Internet

Web Browsing (Tirotiro Tukutuku) Social Media (Pāpāho pāpori) Online Communication (Whakawhitiwhiti Ipurangi) Email and Messaging (Īmēra me te Karere) E-commerce (E-tauhokohoko) Online Security (Haumarutanga ipurangi) Cloud Computing (Kapua Rorohiko) Streaming Services (Ratonga Whakamarama) Internet of Things (Ipurangi o nga mea) Internet Terminology (Nga Kupu Ipurangi)

Computer

Computer Hardware (Rorohiko Rorohiko) Computer Software (Pūmanawa Rorohiko) Operating Systems (Pūnaha Whakahaere) Computer Networks (Whatunga Rorohiko) Internet and Web (Ipurangi me te Tukutuku) Programming and Coding (Papatonotanga me te Whakawaehere) Data Storage (Rokiroki Raraunga) Computer Security (Haumaru Rorohiko) Peripheral Devices (Pūrere Pikitia) Computer Terminology (Nga Kupu Rorohiko)

Office

Office Furniture (Nga Taonga Tari) Office Equipment (Taputapu Tari) Stationery (Tuhituhi) Computers and Electronics (Rorohiko me te Hikohiko) Office Supplies (Nga Taonga Tari) Communication Tools (Utauta Whakawhitiwhiti) Organization and Filing (Whakaritenga me te Tuhi) Workplace Safety (Haumaru Wāhi Mahi) Meeting Rooms (Whare Hui) Office Decoration (Whakapaipai Tari)

Bedroom

Beds and Mattresses (Moenga me nga Moenga) Bedding and Linens (Nga moenga me nga rinena) Bedroom Furniture (Nga Taonga Moenga) Storage and Wardrobes (Rokiroki me nga kakahu kakahu) Lighting (Whakamarama) Decor and Accessories (Whakapaipai me nga taputapu) Curtains and Blinds (Nga arai me nga matapo) Flooring and Rugs (Papa me nga Whariki) Bedroom Electronics (Moenga Hikohiko) Organization and Cleanliness (Te whakaritenga me te Ma)

Bathroom

Bathroom Fixtures (Nga Whare kaukau) Toilets and Bidets (Wharepaku me Bidets) Sinks and Faucets (Totohu me nga Korere) Bathtubs and Showers (Patu me nga ua) Bathroom Furniture (Nga Whare kaukau) Bathroom Accessories (Nga taputapu kaukau) Towels and Linens (Tauera me nga rinena) Bathroom Cleaning (Te horoi horoi) Bathroom Safety (Haumaru kaukau) Bathroom Decoration (Whakapaipai kaukau)

Kitchen

Kitchen Appliances (Nga taputapu kihini) Cooking Utensils (Nga Taonga Tunu) Cookware and Bakeware (Te tunu me te tunu tunu) Kitchen Storage (Rokiroki Kihini) Ingredients (Nga kai) Cooking Techniques (Tikanga tunu kai) Food Preparation (Te Whakarite Kai) Kitchen Safety and Hygiene (Te Haumaru me te Akuaku o te Kihini) Recipes (Nga tohutao) Kitchen Organization (Whakahaerenga Kihini)

House

Rooms in a House (Nga ruma i roto i te Whare) Furniture (Nga taonga) Appliances (Nga taputapu) Household Items (Nga Taonga Whare) Home Maintenance (Tiaki Whare) Decor and Interior (Te whakapaipai me te roto) Garden and Outdoors (Maara me waho) House Types (Momo Whare) Construction Materials (Nga Taonga Hanganga) House Safety and Security (Te Haumaru me te Haumarutanga o te Whare)

Feelings

Happiness and Joy (Te harikoa me te koa) Sadness and Grief (Te pouri me te pouri) Anger and Frustration (Te riri me te pouri) Fear and Anxiety (Te Wehi me te Manawahara) Love and Affection (Te Aroha me te Aroha) Surprise and Amazement (Te miharo me te miharo) Disgust and Contempt (Te Kino me te Whakahaehae) Calmness and Relaxation (Te marino me te whakangā) Excitement and Enthusiasm (Te Hikaka me te Hikaka) Mixed Emotions (Kare Kare-a-roto)

Body

Head and Face (Te Upoko me te Kanohi) Upper Body (Tinana Runga) Arms and Hands (Nga ringa me nga ringaringa) Legs and Feet (Waewae me Waewae) Internal Organs (Nga Okana o roto) Senses (Nga rongo) Body Systems (Pūnaha Tinana) Body Movements (Nga Nekehanga Tinana) Health and Fitness (Te hauora me te oranga tinana) Body Parts Terminology (Nga Waahanga Tinana Nga Kupu)

Time

Days of the Week (Nga Ra o te Wiki) Months of the Year (Nga Marama o te Tau) Seasons (Nga tau) Time of Day (Te wa o te ra) Clocks and Watches (Karaka me nga Wati) Calendars (Maramataka) Historical Time Periods (Nga wa o mua) Time Expressions (Nga Whakaaturanga Wa) Duration and Intervals (Te Roa me nga Waa) Time Zones (Rohe Wa)

Numbers

Cardinal Numbers (Nga Nama Karaina) Ordinal Numbers (Tau Ordinal) Even and Odd Numbers (Tau Tautahi me Tau Taukehi) Fractions (Hautau) Decimals (Ngā ā-ira) Percentages (Te ōrau) Large Numbers (Tau Nui) Negative Numbers (Tau kino) Number Sequences (Nga Raupapa Tau) Mathematical Symbols (Ngā Tohu Pāngarau)

Cities

Capital Cities (Nga Taone Matua) Metropolitan Cities (Nga Taone Nui) Tourist Cities (Nga Taone Tuhi) Historic Cities (Nga Taone o mua) Coastal Cities (Nga Taone Takutai) Industrial Cities (Nga Taone Ahumahi) Cultural Cities (Nga Taone Tikanga) Urban Planning (Te Whakamahere Taone) City Landmarks (Nga Tohu Taone) City Transportation (Taone waka)

Countries

European Countries (Nga Whenua Pakeha) Asian Countries (Nga Whenua o Ahia) African Countries (Nga Whenua o Awherika) North American Countries (Nga Whenua o Amerika ki te Raki) South American Countries (Nga Whenua o Amerika ki te Tonga) Oceania Countries (Nga Whenua o Oceania) Middle Eastern Countries (Nga Whenua o te Rawhiti o Waenganui) Island Nations (Iwi Motu) Country Capitals (Nga whakapaipai whenua) Country Flags (Kara Whenua)

Vegetables

Leafy Vegetables (Huawhenua Rau) Root Vegetables (Huawhenua Root) Stem Vegetables (Huawhenua kakau) Fruit Vegetables (Huawhenua Hua) Bulb Vegetables (Pupu Huawhenua) Legumes (Legumes) Tubers (Kōpura) Cruciferous Vegetables (Huawhenua Cruciferous) Marrow Vegetables (Huawhenua hinu hinu) Vegetable Nutrition and Uses (Te Kai Huawhenua me nga Whakamahinga)

Fruits

Citrus Fruits (Hua Citrus) Berries (Nga hua) Tropical Fruits (Huawhenua Tropical) Stone Fruits (Hua Kohatu) Melons (Merengi) Pomes (Pome) Exotic Fruits (Hua Tawahi) Dried Fruits (Hua maroke) Juicy Fruits (Hua Huareka) Fruit Anatomy and Nutrition (Hua Anatomy me te Kai)

Plants

Trees (Nga rakau) Flowers (Puawai) Herbs (Nga otaota) Vegetables (Huawhenua) Fruits (Nga hua) Grasses (Nga tarutaru) Shrubs (Nga rakau iti) Cacti and Succulents (Cacti me Succulents) Aquatic Plants (Nga tipu wai) Plant Anatomy and Physiology (Te Anatomy me te Physiology)

Nature

Forests (Ngaherehere) Mountains (Nga maunga) Rivers and Lakes (Nga awa me nga roto) Deserts (Koraha) Oceans and Seas (Nga Moana me nga Moana) Wildlife (Mohoao) Plants and Trees (Nga tipu me nga rakau) Natural Phenomena (Tirohanga Taiao) Ecosystems (Pūnaha rauropi) Conservation (Tiakitanga)

Buildings

Residential Buildings (Nga Whare Noho) Commercial Buildings (Nga Whare Tauhokohoko) Public Buildings (Nga Whare-a-iwi) Skyscrapers (Nga rangi) Historical Buildings (Nga Whare o mua) Religious Buildings (Nga Whare Whakapono) Industrial Buildings (Nga Whare Ahumahi) Architectural Styles (Nga momo hoahoanga) Building Materials (Nga Taonga Hangahanga) Construction Techniques (Hangahanga Hanga)

Shopping

Retail Stores (Toa hokohoko) Online Shopping (Hoko Ipurangi) Shopping for Clothes (Te hokohoko mo nga kakahu) Shopping for Electronics (Te hokohoko mo te Hikohiko) Grocery Shopping (Hoko Hokonga) Luxury Shopping (Hoko papai) Shopping Deals and Discounts (Nga Mahi Hokonga me nga utu) Shopping Carts and Payments (Kaata Hoko me nga utu) Customer Service (Ratonga Kiritaki) Shopping Terminology (Nga kupu hokohoko)

Transport

Road Transport (Te Waka Waka) Rail Transport (Te Waka Rerewei) Air Transport (Wakarererangi) Water Transport (Te Waka Waka) Public Transport (Waka Tumatanui) Private Vehicles (Nga Waka Motuhake) Freight and Logistics (Te Waka me te Logistics) Traffic Rules and Safety (Nga Ture Waka me te Haumaru) Transport Infrastructure (Hanganga Waka) Alternative Transport (Kawenga rereke)

Clothes

Men’s Clothing (Ko nga kakahu tane) Women’s Clothing (Te kakahu Wahine) Children’s Clothing (Te kakahu mo nga tamariki) Footwear (Huhu) Accessories (Nga taputapu) Seasonal Clothing (Ko nga kakahu o te tau) Formal Wear (Kaahu Okawa) Casual Wear (Ko nga kakahu Takoha) Sportswear (Te kakahu hakinakina) Clothing Materials (Rauemi kakahu)

Art

Painting (Te peita) Sculpture (Whakairo) Drawing (Te tuhi) Photography (Whakaahua) Art Movements (Nga Mahi Toi) Famous Artists (Toi Rongonui) Art Techniques (Nga Tikanga Toi) Digital Art (Toi Mamati) Art Galleries and Museums (Taiwhanga Toi me nga Whare Taonga) Art History (Toi History)

Movies

Movie Genres (Momo Kiriata) Famous Actors and Actresses (Nga Kaitapere rongonui me nga Kaitapere wahine) Directors and Producers (Nga Kaiwhakahaere me nga Kaihanga) Movie Production (Hanga Whitiāhua) Film Festivals (Huihuinga Kiriata) Movie Reviews (Arotake Kiriata) Movie Awards (Tohu Kiriata) Soundtracks (Waiorooro) Animation and CGI (Animation me CGI) Film History (Hītori Kiriata)

Music

Musical Genres (Momo Waiata) Instruments (Nga taputapu) Famous Musicians (Nga Kaiwaiata Rongonui) Music Theory (Waiata Waiata) Songs and Albums (Waiata me nga Pukaemi) Concerts and Festivals (Konohete me nga Huihuinga) Composers and Songwriters (Kaitito me nga Kaiwaiata) Music Production (Waiata Waiata) Music Styles (Waiata Waiata) Music History (Waiata Waiata)

School

Classroom Objects (Ahanoa akomanga) School Subjects (Kaupapa Kura) Teachers and Staff (Kaiako me nga Kaimahi) Students and Peers (Ko nga akonga me nga hoa) School Activities (Nga Mahi a te Kura) Exams and Tests (Whakamātautau me ngā Whakamātautau) School Rules (Ture Kura) School Events (Nga Takahanga Kura) School Supplies (Nga Taonga Kura) Extracurricular Activities (Nga Mahi Whakakore)

Jobs

Job Titles (Nga taitara mahi) Workplaces (Nga waahi mahi) Employment Types (Momo Mahi) Job Responsibilities (Nga Kawenga Mahi) Job Interviews (Uiuitanga Mahi) Career Development (Whanaketanga Mahi) Salaries and Benefits (Utu me nga Painga) Work Skills (Pukenga Mahi) Teamwork (Mahi tahi) Job Market Trends (Nga Tikanga Maakete Mahi)

Family

Family Members (Nga mema o te whanau) Parenting (Whakapapa) Marriage and Relationships (Te Marena me te Whanaungatanga) Family Traditions (Nga Tikanga Whanau) Childcare (Tiaki tamariki) Domestic Life (Te oranga o te kainga) Extended Family (Whanau Whanau) Family Celebrations (Whanau Whakanui) Household Roles (Nga Mahi a te Whare) Family Issues (Nga Take Whanau)

Education

School Subjects (Kaupapa Kura) Learning Methods (Tikanga Ako) Educational Institutions (Nga Whare Matauranga) Exams and Testing (Whakamātautau me te Whakamātautau) Teaching Techniques (Nga Tikanga Whakaako) Educational Technology (Hangarau Matauranga) Student Life (Te Ora Tauira) Scholarships and Grants (Karahipi me nga Karaati) Adult Education (Mātauranga Pakeke) Special Education (Mātauranga Motuhake)

Technology

Computers and Hardware (Rorohiko me nga taputapu) Software and Applications (Pūmanawa me nga tono) Internet and Networking (Ipurangi me te Whatunga) Mobile Devices (Pūrere Pūkoro) Artificial Intelligence (Maamaa Artificial) Robotics (Karetao) Gadgets and Electronics (Taputapu me te Hikohiko) Cybersecurity (Haumaru Haumaru) Emerging Technologies (Hangarau Putanga) Tech Terminology (Nga Kupu Hangarau)

Health

Nutrition (Te kai) Exercise and Fitness (Kori tinana me te whakapakari tinana) Mental Health (Hauora Hinengaro) Diseases and Conditions (Nga mate me nga tikanga) Medical Treatments (Nga maimoatanga hauora) Healthcare Professionals (Nga Ngaio Hauora) First Aid (Awhina Tuatahi) Preventive Care (Tiaki Aukati) Healthy Lifestyle (Tikanga Ora) Pharmacy and Medications (Pharmacy me nga rongoa)

Travel

Destinations (Nga waahi) Transportation (Te kawe waka) Accommodation (Nohonga) Travel Documents (Tuhinga Haerenga) Tourist Attractions (Nga Taonga Tuhi) Travel Activities (Nga Mahi Haereere) Cultural Experiences (Nga Wheako Ahurea) Travel Safety (Haumaru Haere) Travel Tips (Tohutohu Haerenga) Travel Costs (Utu Haerenga)

Weather

Temperature (Te pāmahana) Precipitation (Te ua) Wind (Hau) Storms (Awha) Clouds (Kapua) Humidity (Te haumākū) Seasons (Nga tau) Weather Forecasting (Huarere Matapae) Natural Disasters (Nga aitua taiao) Climate Change (Huringa Huringa)

Drinks

Water (Wai) Tea (Tea) Coffee (Kawhe) Juices (Nga wai) Soft Drinks (Inu ngohengohe) Alcoholic Beverages (Inu Waipiro) Cocktails (He patapata) Smoothies (Nga whakaene) Energy Drinks (Inu Kaha) Milk and Dairy Drinks (Miraka me nga Inu Miraka)

Food

Fruits (Nga hua) Vegetables (Huawhenua) Meat and Poultry (Mīti me te heihei) Seafood (Kaimoana) Dairy Products (Hua Miraka) Grains and Cereals (Nga karepe me nga pata) Beverages (Inu) Snacks and Sweets (Paramanawa me te reka) Spices and Herbs (Nga mea kakara me nga otaota) Cooking Methods (Tikanga tunu kai)

Colors

Primary Colors (Nga Tae Tuatahi) Secondary Colors (Nga Tae Tuarua) Warm Colors (Nga Tae Mahana) Cool Colors (Nga Tae Matao) Neutral Colors (Nga Tae Kore) Shades and Tints (Taumarumaru me te Tints) Natural Colors (Nga Tae Taiao) Bright Colors (Nga Tae kanapa) Dark Colors (Nga Tae pouri) Symbolism of Colors (Te Tohu o nga Tae)

Money

Currency (Moni) Banking (Peeke) Investments (Nga haumi) Savings (penapena) Loans and Credit (Moni me te nama) Taxes (Nga Taake) Insurance (Inihua) Business and Trade (Pakihi me te Hokohoko) Personal Finance (Putea Whaiaro) Economic Terms (Nga Tikanga Ohaoha)

Sports

Team Sports (Taakaro Kapa) Individual Sports (Taakaro takitahi) Winter Sports (Taakaro hotoke) Water Sports (Hākinakina Wai) Extreme Sports (Taakaro Tino) Athletics and Track (Whakataetae me te Riutere) Martial Arts (Toi Hoia) Racket Sports (Hākinakina Racket) Fitness and Gym (Te whakapakari tinana me te whare takaro) Olympic Sports (Ngā Hākinakina Olympic)

Animals

Wild Animals (Kararehe mohoao) Domestic Animals (Kararehe o te kainga) Farm Animals (Kararehe Pamu) Birds (Nga manu) Sea Animals (Kararehe Moana) Insects (Nga pepeke) Reptiles and Amphibians (Nga Ngarara me nga Amphibians) Mammals (Momo) Endangered Animals (Nga Kararehe Tata) Animal Body Parts (Nga Waahanga Tinana Kararehe)