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Are Maori dialects different?
MAORI LANGUAGE Generally there are two main dialects of contemporary Maori in New Zealand, namely, the western and eastern dialects. For historical reasons the Waikato-Ngapuhi dialect complex has come to be regarded as standard Maori.
What are the different Maori dialects?
Dialects & variants: There is a traditional distinction made between three main Māori dialects: the North Island eastern dialect, the North Island western dialect, and the South Island dialect (nowadays extinct). Mutual understanding appears to be difficult between speakers of the different dialects.
Did the Māori tribes speak different languages?
Despite the emphasis on speaking English, the Māori language survived. Until the Second World War most Māori spoke te reo as their first language. They worshipped in Māori, and Māori was the language of the marae. More importantly, it was still the language of the home, where parents passed it on to their children.
When was te reo Māori banned in schools?
The Native Schools Act 1867 required instruction in English where practicable, and while there was no official policy banning children from speaking Māori, many, were physically punished. It was a policy of assimilation, and while phased out in the 20th century, the ramifications have been felt for generations.
What is a dialectical difference?
A variation in speech or language related to geographic area, social class, or ethnic group.
Is Te Reo a dying language?
A study on endangered languages has shown te reo Māori is on its way towards extinction.
What are the three official languages in New Zealand?
Although English is currently the most widely spoken language in New Zealand, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language both formally have special status under the law as official languages of New Zealand. People have the right to speak Māori and New Zealand Sign Language in any legal proceedings.
What is the difference between dialect and vernacular?
Dialect =a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group. Vernacular =the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.
Are Māori speakers more likely to speak a particular dialect?
Older speakers of Māori are more likely to speak Māori identifiable with a particular dialect or region. My observations are that a considerable amount of dialect mixing is occurring amongst younger speakers, especially those living in urban areas. Q6. Has Māori influenced the English language spoken in New Zealand?
Why Teach te reo Māori in a different language?
These language variations are not usually significant enough to interfere with communication. This means that teachers can feel confident that the dialect with which they are familiar will provide their students with a solid foundation for learning te reo Māori.
What are the 3 main dialects of New Zealand?
Linguists generally state that there are 3 major dialect divisions: Eastern North Island, Western North Island, and South Island Māori (the latter currently has no native speakers). Within these divisions there is also regional variation, and within regions there is tribal variation.
Where do the new words in Māori come from?
Most of the new and technical words in Māori have either created or collated by New Zealand’s Māori language commission, Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori. Modern Māori can be used to speak or write about anything at all. For example, computer science has been taught at Waikato University through the medium of Māori, since 1993.