te reo

British  

/ teɪ ˈreɪəʊ /

noun

1. the Māori language

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Etymology

Origin of te reo

Māori, literally: the language

Example Sentences

The language is proving so popular teachers complain of being overwhelmed by classes that routinely draw hundreds of students while heavy-metal and pop groups have shot to the top of New Zealand’s music charts with te reo songs, and two former prime ministers, Jacinda Ardern and Bill English, have made public addresses in the language.

From Los Angeles Times

Now business leaders snap up Māori-speaking graduates because they have found including te reo phases in company documents helps brand them as being committed to New Zealand while signage in government offices, hospitals and open public spaces is in both English and Māori.

From Los Angeles Times

“I think generally there’s an acceptance among all Māori that if you are representing our country, then you have earned the right to perform the haka,” said Anton Matthews, who, with help his from sister Māia, has tried to popularize Māori traditions at their Christchurch restaurant Fush by printing their menu in te reo and giving lessons in the language.

From Los Angeles Times

The plan’s goals were to have at least a million New Zealanders speaking basic te reo; 85% of New Zealanders valuing the language as part of the country’s national identity; and 150,000 Maori under the age of 15 speaking the language as often as English by 2040.

From Los Angeles Times

So for Sperath, the most important moment of this summer’s Women’s World Cup, which kicks off early Thursday morning Pacific time, will come just before the first game when the Tino Rangatiratanga, the red and black Māori flag, is raised above Auckland’s Eden Park Stadium and “God Save New Zealand,” the country’s national anthem, is sung in te reo, the Māori language.

From Los Angeles Times