A list of the terms used in a pohiri and the translation in English.
Terms Used
Terms Used in Pohiri
| Maori | English |
| Tangata Whenua | Home People |
| Manuhiri | Visitors |
| Tangata | People |
| Kaumatua | Elders |
| Pakeke | Adults |
| Rangatahi | Young People |
| Tamariki | Children |
| Inoi / Karakia | Prayer |
| Wero | Challange |
| Karanga | Call |
| Mihi / Whaikorero | Speeches |
| Waiata | Song |
| Koha | Gift |
| Hongi | Traditional Greeting |
| Tihei Mauri Ora | Behold there is life |
| Hui E, Taiki E | Gather as one |
| Hui | Gathering |
| Roopu | Group |
| Ka Huri | Your Turn |
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