Waiata Bros - A me te O

When talking about ownership and possessions in Māori- the object of possession comes under what's called the A or O Category.

Celebrate te reo Māori and learn at the same time by singing these catchy songs from Waiata Bros.

Kupu

Kei te ako i ngā A, O
Ko te kararehe, whakapapa heke, mahi, kai, taputapu
Kei raro i te ture o te A
Kei te ako i ngā A, O
Ko te aku, taku, tana, ana he NOA
Ka whakamahia mō ngā mea e rua x2

Lyrics

I am learning about the A/O (grammar) rule
Animals, descendants, actions, food, items
Fall under the A rule
I am learning about the A/O rule
The ‘my’, ‘mine’, ‘his’, hers’
Can be used for both A and O x2

ABOUT WAIATA BROS

Tihei Mauri ora! Ko Turanga Mahutonga toku ingoa, he uri tenei no Te Arawa, Taranaki me Ngāti Whakaue. Anei he kōrero e pā ana ki aku mahi pakiwaituhi, ara, ko Waiata Bro’s!

Waiata Bros are joyous waiata with animated characters and “earworm” tunes designed for tamariki and adults alike and especially those who are embarking on their reo Māori journey.

They’re catchy and fun – for everyone to sing along to.

The aim of the series is to give a diverse audience the ability and confidence to speak Māori. The series also offers an easy route to start to understand pepeha, mihi, kare ā roto (emotions), and essential language structures.

Waiata Bro’s was created at M.A.T.C.H – the Māoriland Tech Creative Hub.