Occupation names in Maori and English - Common Maori Vocabulary
Learn common Maori vocabulary with this English-to-Maori list of Occupation names. Essential for daily conversations, this will help to build your Maori language skills through popular words and play Maori quizzes and also play picture vocabulary, play some games so you do get not bored. If you think too hard to learn the Maori language, then the 1000 most common Maori words will help you to learn the Maori language easily, they contain 2-letter words to 13-letter words. The below table gives the translation of Occupation vocabulary words in Maori.
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List of Occupation names in Maori with English Pronunciation
Learn Occupation in Maori, along with their English pronunciation. This vocabulary guide helps beginners and language enthusiasts expand their Maori vocabulary for daily conversations.
Occupation names - Maori
| Accountant | kaikaute |
| Actor | kaiwhakaari |
| Actress | kaitapere wahine |
| Advocate | kaiwawao |
| Agent | kaihoko |
| Architect | hoahoanga |
| Artist | kaitoi |
| Auctioneer | kaihoko hokohoko |
| Author | kaituhi |
| Baker | kaihanga taro |
| Barber | kaitukino |
| Betel Seller | kaihoko betel |
| Blacksmith | parakimete |
| Boatman | tangata poti |
| Brasier | karekau |
| Broker | kaihokohoko |
| Bus driver | taraiwa pahi |
| Butcher | kaipatu |
| Butler | kaiwhakainu |
| Carpenter | kamura |
| Carrier | kaikawe |
| Cashier | putea |
| Chauffeur | kaitaraiwa |
| Chemist | tohunga kemu |
| Cleaner | kaihoroi |
| Clerk | karaka |
| Coachman | kaiarataki |
| Cobbler | kaipahua |
| Collector | kaikohi |
| Compositor | kaitito |
| Compounder | whakahuihui |
| Conductor | kaikawe |
| Confectioner | kaipahua |
| Constable | Katipa |
| Contractor | kaikirimana |
| Cook | tunu kai |
| Coolie | kuihi |
| Craftsman | tohunga mahi |
| Dancer | kaihaka |
| Dentist | niho niho |
| Designer | kaihoahoa |
| Doctor | tākuta |
| Draftsman | kaitoi |
| Dramatist | kaiwhakaari whakaari |
| Draper | karekau |
| Druggist | kai tarukino |
| Dyer | waikano |
| Editor | ētita |
| Electrician | tohunga hiko |
| Engineer | miihini |
| Examiner | kaitirotiro |
| Farmer | kaiahuwhenua |
| Fireman | kaipatu ahi |
| Fisherman | kaihao ika |
| Florist | kaihoko putiputi |
| Gardener | kai mahi kari |
| Glazier | whakarara |
| Goldsimth | koura |
| Hairdresser | kai makawe |
| Hawker | kaihoko |
| Inspector | kaitirotiro |
| Jeweller | kaikoi |
| Journalist | kairīpoata |
| Judge | kaiwhakawa |
| Labourer | kaimahi |
| Landlord | tangata whenua |
| Lawyer | roia |
| Lecturer | kaikōrero |
| Librarian | whare pukapuka |
| Lifeguard | kaitiaki ora |
| Magician | tohunga makutu |
| Manager | kaiwhakahaere |
| Mason | mason |
| Mechanic | miihini |
| Merchant | kaihokohoko |
| Messenger | karere |
| Midwife | kaiwhakawhanau |
| Milkmaid | wahine miraka |
| Milkman | tangata miraka |
| Minister | minita |
| Model | tauira |
| Musician | kaiwaiata |
| News reader | kaipānui rongo |
| Novelist | kaituhi pukapuka |
| Nurse | nēhi |
| Oilman | tangata hinuhinu |
| Operator | kaiwhakahaere |
| Optician | tohunga mata |
| Painter | kaipeita |
| Peon | peona |
| Perfumer | tangata whakakakara |
| Pharmacist | kai rongoā |
| Photographer | kaitango whakaahua |
| Physician | rata |
| Pilot | kaiurungi |
| Plumber | paipa |
| Poet | kaitito |
| Policeman | pirihimana |
| Politician | kaitōrangapū |
| Postman | tangata poutapeta |
| Potter | kaipokepoke |
| Priest | tohunga |
| Printer | pūreretā |
| Proprietor | rangatira |
| Publisher | kaiwhakaputa |
| Receptionist | kaikawe manuhiri |
| Retailer | kaihokohoko |
| Sailor | heramana |
| Scientist | kaiputaiao |
| Sculptor | tohunga whakairo |
| Secretary | hekeretari |
| Seedsman | tangata kakano |
| Shoemaker | te hanga hu |
| Shop assistant | kaiawhina toa |
| Shopkeeper | toa |
| Soldier | hoia |
| Surgeon | tākuta |
| Sweeper | kaihoroi |
| Tailor | taihoa |
| Taxi driver | taraiwa taxi |
| Teacher | kaiako |
| Translator | kaiwhakamaori |
| Travel agent | kaihoko haere |
| Treasurer | kaitiaki pūtea |
| Turner | kaihurihuri |
| Vaccinator | kano kano |
| Veterinary doctor | tākuta kararehe |
| Waiter | kaitaita |
| Waitress | kaitaita |
| Washerman | kaihoroi |
| Washerwoman | wahine horoi |
| Watchman | kaitiaki |
| Weaver | kaiwhatu |
| Workers | kaimahi |
| Writer | kaituhi |
Top 1000 Maori words
Here you learn top 1000 Maori words, that is separated into sections to learn easily (Simple words, Easy words, Medium words, Hard Words, Advanced Words). These words are very important in daily life conversations, basic level words are very helpful for beginners. All words have Maori meanings with transliteration.
Daily use Maori Sentences
Here you learn top Maori sentences, these sentences are very important in daily life conversations, and basic-level sentences are very helpful for beginners. All sentences have Maori meanings with transliteration.
| Good morning | Ata pai |
| What is your name | Ko wai to ingoa |
| What is your problem | He aha to raru? |
| I hate you | E kino ana ahau ki a koe |
| I love you | Aroha ana ahau ki a koe |
| Can I help you | Ka taea e au te awhina i a koe? |
| I am sorry | Ka pouri ahau |
| I want to sleep | Kei te pirangi ahau ki te moe |
| This is very important | He mea tino nui tenei |
| Are you hungry | Kei te hiakai koe? |
| How is your life | Kei te pehea to oranga? |
| I am going to study | Kei te haere ahau ki te ako |
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