Whatu (noun) Adams apple

He tino nui te whatu o ētahi tāne. Some men have a very large adams apple.

Whakakeke (noun) trouble maker

I mārama tonu ki te kura-mahita ko wai te ākonga heahea noa iho. It was evident to the teacher which student was the trouble maker.

Uri-kotahi (noun) only child

Ka whakapuhia te uri-kotahi e ōna mātua, he mea kōpeka noa iho. An only child will be spoilt by it’s parents and grandparents alike.

Takawaha (noun) bragger

He kīkiki he takawaha hoki ia. He is a fool and a bragger.

Rata (noun) healer

Ahakoa he mana kaha te mana o te rata e kore rawa ia I taea te pāpuni I a Mate. Although the healers powers were strong he could not stop death.

He puhi rā!

(interjection) Spoilt brat!

He puhi rā!, me tohatoha koe i te haukai kei tō aroaro.  Spoilt brat, you must share the feast that has been placed before you.