{"product_id":"te-reo-kapekape-mori-wit-and-humour-9781990042379","title":"Te Reo Kapekape: M\u0026#257;ori Wit and Humour","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing on from the successful He Iti te Kupu: Māori Metaphors and Similes, Hona Black's new book explores the rich vein of humour in Māori life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWant to know how to call a silly person a 'roro hipi \/ sheep's brain', or tell someone to get stuffed in te reo Māori? The answers are all in Te Reo Kapekape (literally, 'the language of poking fun'), with more than 130 humorous and unique phrases in te reo and English that can be used to describe people, events and actions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe sayings are divided into four chapters -- above the hip, below the hip, other phrases, and idioms. Using a cast of characters and dramatised dialogue, Hona explains each phrase and gives examples and suggestions for use -- whether to tease, crack a joke or just add some flair to your daily use. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book will be a valuable resource for anyone wanting to spice up their te reo or English with some fun and cheeky Māori sayings, and will appeal to both language learners and fluent speakers of te reo Māori.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oratia Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/29\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781990042379\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 308\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.82lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.84d","brand":"Hona Black","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44431863349429,"sku":"9781990042379","price":26.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_c1be2947-af3d-48b7-98c7-174dc815d3e7.jpg?v=1721138574","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/te-reo-kapekape-mori-wit-and-humour-9781990042379","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}