Mate vs. Ora – Dood versus levend in Māori

Matai vs. Matā – Om naar te kijken versus Flint in Māori

Whakapapa vs. Whakanui – Genealogie versus vieren in Māori

Tama vs. Tamawahine – Jongen versus meisje in Māori

Pōuri vs. Pōkeka – Donker versus wervelwind in Māori

Rā vs. Wā – Zon versus tijd in Māori

Kia ora vs. Tēnā koe – Hallo versus groeten (formeel) in Māori

Hui vs. Tū – Ontmoeten versus staan ​​in Māori

Pai vs. Paihere – Goed versus bundel in Māori

Kupu vs. Whakaaro – Woord versus gedachte in Māori