Cook Islands Language - Impress the Locals
Speaking Cook Islands Maori – Give It a go when on Holiday
Cook Islanders are proud of their culture, language, and identity. Learn a few of these basic greetings, words, and expressions, and they will repay you with a friendly smile and appreciation.
Kia Orana = hello or may you live long Popongi = good morning Meitaki = thank you Ka kite = see you later Kai = food Reka = nice Umukai = a feast Kia Manuia = good luck Are = house, building Aere mai = come here Aere ra = goodbye Tane = man Vaine = woman Kare = no Ae = yes Puakaoa = dog Puaka = pig Puakanio = goat Puakatoro = cow, beef Moa = chicken | Maunga = mountain Moana = ocean Vai = water Ira = fish Vaka = canoe Manea = beautiful Mataora = happy Ngaru = wave Marama = moon Ura = dance Katakata = smile, laugh Motoka = car Patikara = bike Tamariki = children Apuka = avocado Nita = papaya Nu = drinking young coconut Koka or Meika = banana Painapa = Pineapple Rukau = Taro leaves (spinach) Tai, Rua, Toru, a, rima, ono, itu, varu, iva, tai ngauru = 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10. |
Acknowledge www.rainbowvillas.com for this list of Cook Islands words :-)
What our previous guests have said
A superb place, tucked away off the main road but within walking distance to good food, coffee and essentials. Lovely views from our room on the top floor and
Alison | 4th October 2023, New Zealand & UK
Great place to stay! Tranquil spot with great views (we stayed in an upstairs room with a great deck area). Clean, comfortable, well-equipped rooms with
Carol | 8th September 2023, New Zealand
We felt like our second home in Rarotonga! Host Simon and Hostess Denise are so friendly and sweet. Even their dog Jimmy. We definitely back again. Because of
Sue | 1st September 2023, New Zealand | South Korea | Germany
5 Star! My Partner & I had an amazing stay set into the forest of Muri. A tropical island retreat like no other. The amenities were amazing and TV and
Marco | 5th August 2023, New Zealand
Great location and fantastic hosts The location was ideal for accessing different parts of the island. A quiet part of the lagoon was a 5-minute walk down the
Ella-Louise | 12th July 2023, New Zealand
We had an awesome holiday in paradise and Onu fitted our needs perfectly for the 2-week stay where we could witness the local pigeon eating berries right
Mike & Jizzy | 26th May 2023, New Zealand
5 Star. Simon’s place is really nice, tidy and comfortable. The views are amazing and the location peaceful and private. He was super friendly, responded
Julia & Pablo | 25th May 2023, New Zealand | Argentina
The most accommodating and welcoming owners ever. Both Simon and Denise are the friendliest owners that I've ever had. Always checking up on you from the
Souhei Chan | 6th April 2023, New Zealand
5 Star! What an amazing stay - can't wait to be back! Stayed here for our honeymoon and birthday celebrations . What an absolute gem - Thank you Simon
Mr & Mrs Dandekar | 24th March 2023, United Kingdom
I had a great stay of 9 nights with my boyfriend. The new owners Simon and Denise are super friendly and the place was clean, surrounded by nature and a
Cecilia Elizalde | 3rd March 2023, Argentina & NZ