Parts of the body

Just like in English, the Māori language also consists of names for different body parts.

Tirohia ngā kupu ā raro

Māhunga, upoko, pane	Head
waha	mouth
kakī	neck
pakihiwi	shoulder
kēkē	armpits
ringaringa	hands
maikuku	finger/toe nails
matimati	fingers/toes
poho, uma	chest, breast
tuarā	back
puku	stomach
hope	hips
nono, tou, kumu	backside
turi	knee
waewae	feet

Further explanations and exercises: Te Kākano pp. 87-88; Te Kākano CDs Mahi 73

Whiriwhirihia te kupu tika.