He kupu Māori mō te Wharekai.

Here are some Māori words and phrases you can use in the café.

Ka tipu tahi tātou. Together, we grow.

Kupu Wharekai – Café Terms.

Download the Cafe Terms Glossary here (.pdf)

Kupu Māori Kupu Pākehā
Tī Hīoi Peppermint tea
Huka Sugar
Wai makariri Cold water
Wai wera Hot water
Miraka Milk
Miraka kore kirīmi Trim Milk
Miraka kirīmi Full cream milk
Miraka pīni Soy Milk
Miraka kokonati Coconut Milk
Miraka aramona Almond Milk
Miraka raihi Rice Milk
Miraka ōti Oat Milk
Namunamuā Delicious
He aha mau? What would you like?
Ranu huamata Salad dressing
Toutou tomato Salsa
Huamata huawhenua Vegetable salad
Huamata pīni Bean salad
Paoka Fork
Oko Bowl
Naihi Knife
Pūnu Spoon
Kokotoha Serving spoon
Napikena Napkin
Tēpu Table
Kupu Māori Kupu Pākehā
He reka tēnā That tastes great
Kawhe Coffee
Pango Poto Short Black
Pango Roa Long Black
Mōwai Flat White
Anei, taku kapu mahi rua Here is my re-usable cup
Rahi Size
Paku Small
Waenga Medium
Nui Large
Hei heri atu Takeaway
Ki konei koa Have here thanks
Hāwhe Hōta Half shot
Rua Hōta Double shot
Kawhe Kutē Espresso
Rate Latte
Kaputino Cappuccino
Rate pīni Soy Latte
Amerikano Americano
Moka Mocha
Tiakarete wera Hot Chocolate
Tea
Kaputī Cup of tea
Tī kākāriki Green tea
Tī Ingarihi English Breakfast Tea
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