We've sung this waiata in the mornings to help us learn the days of the week and improve our pronunciation of te reo. What do you think? Ka pai?
Here is the maori/english translation:
Ko te Mane, rā tahi, mahi au e
Ko te Tūrei, rā rua, kia kaha e
Ko te Wenerei, rā toru, pupuritia
Ko te Tāite, rā whā, ka heke e
Paraire, ka mutu ngā mahi e
Hatarei, Rāhoroi, tākaro e
Rātapu, ka tau, ka inoie
Ka mutu ngā rangi o te wiki e
It's Monday, day one, and I'm working
It's Tuesday, day two, and staying strong
It's Wednesday, day three, and persevering
It's Thursday, day four, and getting tired
It's Friday, day five, and work is over
It's Saturday and time to play
It's Sunday, time for rest and prayer*
These are the days of the week.
*Note: if you are religious of course!
