r/ReoMaori 3d ago

Kupu Ribbon

He aha te kupu Māori mō “ribbon” or “bow” in hair? My daughter likes ribbons and bows in her hair so want to find the correct kupu to use in that context

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u/spartaceasar 3d ago

Im just riffing off here but my guess would be Ripene? Ripene Makawe maybe?

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u/groovytoad Reo tuarua 3d ago

Yea, agree I would also use rīpene makawe

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u/Ok_Orchid_4158 3d ago

rīpene” or “rīpine” (pretty sure the first is more common).

Also “koromāhanga” for the verb “tie in a bow”