W.A.L.T: Translate these body parts in Maori.
Maori English
Matikuku
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Toes
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Kūwhā
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Thighs
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uma
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Chest
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pāpāringa
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cheek
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rekereke
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Chin
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kauae
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Hair
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makawe/huruhuru
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Ankles
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tūara
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Back
|
tukemete
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Eyebrows
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Matimati
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Fingers
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Ringa
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Arm/hand
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upoko/matenga
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Head
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taringa
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ear
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korokoro
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Throat
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hope
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hip
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puku
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stomach
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whatianga
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elbow/wrist
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kaki
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Neack
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niho
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Tooth/teeth
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ihu
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nose
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nono
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bottom
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pona
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knee
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Wae wae
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legs
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karu
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eyes
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Hi Parehuia, I'm Pyper from St Patrick school in Greymouth. I really like how you're learning Maori. I never knew that elbow and wrist/Tooth and teeth are the same translation in Maori. I really think this is really great!
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