Days of the Week – Ngā Rā o te Wiki

Days of the Week – Ngā Rā o te Wiki

There are two versions of the days of the week that you will find used in Māori –

Days of the Week Ngā Rā o te Wiki Kupu Arotau (Loan word)
Monday Rāhina Mane
Tuesday Rātū Turei
Wednesday Rāapa Wenerei
Thursday Rāpare Taite
Friday Rāmere Paraire
Saturday Rāhoroi Hatarei
Sunday Rātapu Rātapu

Either version is acceptable to use.  Traditional text and native speakers tended to use the kupu arotau or loan words.  Modern Māori learning environments tend to favour Ngā Rā o te Wiki.

 

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