New Zealand Slang: K


Kai – food (Maori origin)

Kai moana – sea food (Maori origin)

Ka pai – good job (Maori origin)

Kete – basket made from weaved flax (common native plant)

Kia Ora – hello (Maori origin)

Kina – sea urchin Maori origin)

Kiwi bird – flightless bird native to New Zealand, national symbol of New Zealand

Kiwifruit – popular New Zealand fruit,

Kiwi – New Zealander

Kindy – kindergarten

Knackered – sleepy or exhausted

Kumara – sweet potato

 

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