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How to pronounce “whakapapa”
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Pronunciation guide for whakapapa
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of whakapapa with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 2 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- We Need Leaders Who Boldly Champion Inclusion
whose modern-day interpretation of the Māori philosophy, whakapapa --
- Definition summary
- (New Zealand) Genealogy, as a fundamental principle of Māori culture that is critical in establishing one's identity.
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How to pronounce whakapapa
We Need Leaders Who Boldly Champion Inclusion

whose modern-day interpretation of the Māori philosophy, whakapapa --
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “whakapapa”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (New Zealand) Genealogy, as a fundamental principle of Māori culture that is critical in establishing one's identity.
- [Verb]
- To lie or lay flat.
- To lay low or to strike down.
- To lay one upon another, to layer.[1]
- To recite in order (genealogies, legends, etc.)
Practice Nearby Words
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