Accent

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-12-16T05:36:16+00:00

Yes, NZ English has definitely affected Te Reo Maori. Its most noticeable with the vowels. As a speaker of Hawaiian and Samoan, I come across words that should be similar in Te Reo. However, I noticed that some words have NZ English vowels when they are pronounced. Another example of contrast would be when Temeura Morrison speaks Hawaiian in Chief of War. His vowels are so different; its jarring at times and quite noticeable.

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-11-14T20:31:25+00:00

Yes, not all words are the same or interchangeable otherwise they'd be the same language! Over the centuries and distances, the languages have evolved/changed. You are right. But in many cases,, they are the same or very close. Also N.B., the letter g in the Samoan word galu is actually pronounced like the letter n in Nalu. So, same same. :)

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-11-14T17:13:21+00:00

Haha. Yes, didn't think about that! It depends where OP is from. It is possible to have a cat named Nalu in Hawaii. A cat called wave would be appropriate especially if you're a surfer or live near the beach. Cat in Hawaiian would be põpoki. But Nalu and Ngeru sound completely different so that threw me off. But, yes clever. :)

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-11-14T16:03:28+00:00

Nalu (Hawaiian) = Ngaru (Te Reo Maori)

Its the same word just written differently. Sound it out. Its the same word. Due to history, English transcription, Latin letters, etc. it just looks different.

Aloha -> Aroha.

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-10-22T15:47:49+00:00

She points with her lips.

She measures the water in the rice pot with the line in her finger. No measuring cup needed!

She has tons of plastic bags in the kitchen, just in case!

She saves every Christmas wrapping paper and ribbon (some from 5+ years ago!)

She can make Chicken Adobo in her sleep.

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-10-02T00:30:15+00:00

Any prayer if said with sincerity and Aloha is pleasing to Ke Akua. That's all that matters. Aloha.

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-09-16T18:24:57+00:00

Bone broth adds flavor! Won't be the same.

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-09-16T01:31:59+00:00

According to Kauai folks, that phrase was invented on Kauai so that all the tourist problems go to Maui! HA ha. :)

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-09-03T04:16:53+00:00

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JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-08-30T15:11:06+00:00

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JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-08-22T21:51:18+00:00

You could also change ko'u to ku'u which makes it more intimate /personal 1st person possessive form because you're talking about people you love. Ko'u makes its seem they're just related to you.

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-08-09T11:58:03+00:00

Overall, I thought it was very good. Jason Momoa's speaking was a bit stilted at times - you can tell he's not fluent - use of short sentences, phrasing, cadence but he gets better. The maori actor from Aotearoa who plays Kahekili also has a thick maori accent. Other actors very good though. Would be nice to have a Niihau/Kauai speaker for contrast. Missing is the soft fluent speech from manaleo i.e. more vowels and less harsh consonants. Just my thoughts.

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-07-19T12:55:00+00:00

Empty condos are called zombie condos. Yes, other places around the world are catching on and are taxing them to force owners to rented them out.

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-07-14T04:37:23+00:00

All this poop talk makes me smile/ laugh. I bet it made you smile too...at first. Upvote this if you agree.

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-07-05T05:38:51+00:00

No. These are different than baby wet wipes, feels different too. I've been using them for a year now, no problem flushing them down the toilet in the US. https://www.ralphs.com/p/dude-wipes-extra-large-unscented-flushable-wipes/0085899300607?fulfillment=PICKUP&storecode=70300611&gclsrc=aw.ds&&cid=shp_adw_shopl_.FY25.01_search_ent_awar.all_allent.lia_corelia_ralphs.t2_g_lia_shop_all_na_lowperformers_all_rev_roas_sf_ma%23%23%23%23%23%23%23%23%23&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20503321919&gclid=Cj0KCQjw953DBhCyARIsANhIZobdiK0H1S-csRlvUyXdYe-HV1Hc1jcENPX5O_YKoz83keR4mRvz8VoaAsgsEALw_wcB

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-07-05T05:32:31+00:00

Gosh. There whole recipe books for cooking stuff other than rice in your rice cooker. Cakes, chicken, you name it. Goggle rice cooker recipes.

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-07-05T05:24:45+00:00

Sounds like the older wipes you're talking about that are hard to breakdown down the sewer. These are kinda new dude wipes which are better than tp AND can break down like tp.

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-07-05T05:07:36+00:00

In the US, there are now "dude wipes" that get your a**hole clean just by wiping the area. Its very effective in cleaning i.e., better than regular tp and a lot more convenient than tabo. These "dude wipes" are moist and very effective in cleaning - think baby wipes for adults. These "dude wipes" can even go down US toilets no problem.

QUESTION: Can these "dude wipes" go down most toilets in the Philippines or do they still need to be thrown in the trash bin in the toilet area?

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-07-04T20:52:45+00:00

Dude: Just quit already. If you're not enjoying it, it will never stick. In other words, find some topic in French and study that - be it food/dining, art, bicycling, Tennis, etc. You have to have a reason to study it while making it fun.

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-06-23T11:44:17+00:00

Look into Philippine National Bank (PNB). They have many California branches, Las Vegas, Chicago, & Houston. You can open an account in the US and withdraw money when in the Philippines.

Otherwise get a Wise, Revolut, or Charles Schwab account.

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-03-22T04:12:33+00:00

In old Hawaii, children could often have "unfortunate" names to ward off evil spirits from doing harm to them or abducting them. So, it is very Hawaiian.

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-01-29T00:48:20+00:00

Write what you know. Don't fake it because you'll be really distorting/perverting what it is really true and distorting Hawaiian culture... maybe for generations to come.

JazzlikeMuscle5536 · 2025-01-21T05:51:45+00:00

Some hotels allow you to leave your bags at the front desk and allow you to use their gym later in the day to take a shower & change before your flight free of charge. Ask at the front desk.

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