whakapapa

/ ˈfæk-; ˈhwækəpæpə /

noun

1. genealogy; family tree

Word History and Origins

Origin of whakapapa¹

Māori

Example Sentences

This connected a strange idea to the familiar concept of whakapapa, or genealogy, a key value for Māori.

From National Geographic

The Tūroa and Whakapapa ski areas, which are both owned by Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, entered what is called voluntary administration.

From Seattle Times

Whakapapa will remain open through Oct.

From Seattle Times

On some days when Tūroa was closed, he was asked to pour coffees in the cafeteria at Whakapapa.

From Seattle Times

The disastrous snow season comes after the previous two seasons were severely disrupted by COVID-19, leaving Tūroa and its sister ski area Whakapapa on the brink of bankruptcy.

From Seattle Times