How do Kiwis say goodbye?

Haere rā – nearly as common as 'Kia ora', Haere rā means goodbye, farewell or bye-bye and is said to someone leaving.

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How do you formally say goodbye in Māori?

How do you say goodbye in Te Reo Māori?
  1. Ka kite anō - See you later.
  2. Mā te wā - See you next time.
  3. Haere rā - Goodbye/farewell (said to someone leaving)
  4. Hei kona rā - Goodbye (said to someone staying)

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What are some kiwi sayings?

Here is a quick and handy guide for international students to use to help you make sense of our lingo.
  • Sweet as. This is what Kiwis say when we mean 'no problem', 'awesome' or 'cool'. ...
  • Chur/Choice. ...
  • Bro or Cuz. ...
  • Eh/Ay/Aye. ...
  • All good/No Worries. ...
  • Keen. ...
  • Heaps. ...
  • Crack up.

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What do Kiwis call thank you in slang?

Chur. The meaning of chur is essentially thank you. You can use this classic Kiwi slang to show gratitude or appreciation. As explained above, it can also mean "sweet as" or "that's awesome".

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Do Kiwis say kia ora?

Kia Ora is a greeting many people outside of New Zealand are familiar with. It can mean a lot of things, too! Kiwis use it to say hello, good morning, good luck, and take care. It's essentially an all-encompassing way to wish someone well.

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Do Kiwis say Bogan?

Bogan (/ˈboʊɡən/ BOHG-ən) is Australian and New Zealand slang for a person whose speech, clothing, attitude and behaviour are considered unrefined or unsophisticated. Depending on the context, the term can be pejorative or self-deprecating.

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Do Kiwis say Zed?

Zed is widely known to be used in British English. But it's also used in almost every English-speaking country. In England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Australia, India, Canada (usually), and New Zealand, Z is pronounced as zed.

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Why do Kiwis say bro?

Bro – ah, an absolute Kiwi staple. Bro is short for brother and is used to describe your best mates (as well as your actual brother). Probably one of the most used Kiwi slang terms and one of our favourites.

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What do New Zealanders call foreigners?

Pākehā (or Pakeha without macrons; /ˈpɑːkɛhɑː, -kiːhɑː, -kiːə/; Māori pronunciation: [ˈpaːkɛhaː]) is a Māori-language term for New Zealanders primarily of European descent.

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What do Kiwis call the bathroom?

Dunny, a colloquial word for a toilet, is one of them.

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What do Kiwis call flip flops?

'Gumboots' And 'Jandals'

Both are colloquial, loveable Kiwi icons. The Gumboot is not some type of gummy candy, it's simply your wellies or Wellington Boots to use the proper term. A Jandal is your equivalent of a flip-flop or thong (ask the Aussie's for their answer on thongs!).

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What does Aroha Mai mean?

The Māori proverb, 'aroha atu, aroha mai' means 'love received, love returned'. The rainbow-inspired installation has several layers of meaning. The colours of the rainbow symbolise inclusion, freedom, peace, love and harmony. And in traditional Māori culture, āniwaniwa (rainbows) are a portent of future events.

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What does ka kite mean?

Ka kite anō

A friendly, informal way to say goodbye to someone you will see again, and sometimes shortened to just ka kite.

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What does ngā mihi nui mean?

The English translation is : Greetings to all.

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What is the Māori word for white person?

Pakeha, which is a Maori term for the white inhabitants of New Zealand, was in vogue even prior to 1815. Its original meaning and origin are obscure, but the following are possible origins, the first being the most probable: From pakepakeha: imaginary beings resembling men.

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Is it OK to call someone from New Zealand a Kiwi?

FAQ Questions About All Things Kiwi

It absolutely is ok to call a New Zealander a Kiwi. Though in some countries a nickname like this would be considered offensive, it is anything but in New Zealand. So go ahead and call us Kiwis!

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What do Kiwis call cigarettes?

Durrie: Cigarette. “Hey bro, lend us a durrie!” Sweet as: Cool, awesome or no problem.

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Why do they call girls Kiwis?

"Kiwi" (/ˈkiːwi/ KEE-wee) is a common self-reference used by New Zealanders, though it is also used internationally. Unlike many demographic labels, its usage is not considered offensive; rather, it is generally viewed as a symbol of pride and affection for most people of New Zealand.

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What do New Zealanders call a BBQ?

Abbreviated to BBQ. A framework, as a grill or a spit, or a fireplace for cooking meat or vegetables over an open fire. The crown jewel of any Kiwi backyard in the summertime, the barbie is the Cooker of Food and the Epicentre of Banter.

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Do Kiwis say bloody?

This word is stereotypically British, so you might be surprised to learn that is a very common New Zealand phrase, too. Bloody is put into any old sentence, and is one of the most common New Zealand slang phrases.

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How do Kiwis say chips?

Vowel Play In The New Zealand Accent

While an Australian will claim their “feesh and cheeps” are tops, New Zealanders will tell you their “fush and chups” takes the cake. You see, we Kiwis turn our short I-sounds into U's, so “fish” becomes fush and “chips” sounds more like chups.

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Do Aussies say zed or Zee?

In most English-speaking countries, including Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom, the letter's name is zed /zɛd/, reflecting its derivation from the Greek zeta (this dates to Latin, which borrowed Y and Z from Greek), but in American English its name is zee /ziː/, ...

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What is the New Zealand slang for fart?

Ringbark is a term used in New Zealand for breaking wind. Green's cites the 2003 Reed's Dictionary of New Zealand Slang, which helpfully notes that “ring is old slang for the anus.” Shoot a bunny is another New Zealand way to say fart.

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What is the Kiwi slang for drunk people?

Munted: When something is really broken or someone is highly intoxicated. As in “That fulla is munted!” Stoked: Pretty happy and chuffed about something.

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