Welcome to PAEKUPU, words related to Te Marautanga o Aotearoa. Curriculum areas presently available on PAEKUPU: Toi Ataata, Te Reo Matatini, Puoro, Te Reo Pāngarau, Te Reo Pūtaiao, Ngā Mahi a te Rēhia, Hangarau, Tikanga ā-Iwi
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Te Reo Pūtaiao
whakaata ~hia ~nga
reflect, reflection
tūingoa, tūmahi whiti, tūāhua
Paekupu
WHAKAMĀRAMA
Ko te hokinga o tētahi ngaru (pērā i te aho) ina pā te ngaru ki tētahi papa. Ko ngā papa mōhinuhinu me ngā papa teatea ngā momo papa e tino whakaata ai i te aho.
The turning back of a wave (such as light) when it hits a surface. Shiny and light-coloured surfaces reflect a lot of light.
Tauira KŌrero
He aha ngā mea i te akomanga e whakaata ai i te aho?
Hoahoatia te whakaatanga o te pukapuka i te papa whakaata.