{"product_id":"te-reo-kapekape","title":"Te Reo Kapekape","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing on from the successful \u003cem\u003eHe Iti te Kupu: Maori Metaphors and Similes\u003c\/em\u003e, Hona Black's new book explores the rich vein of humour in Maori life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to know how to call a silly person a '\u003cem\u003eroro hipi\u003c\/em\u003e \/ sheep's brain', or tell someone to get stuffed in te reo Maori? The answers are all in \u003cem\u003eTe Reo Kapekape\u003c\/em\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a valuable resource for anyone wanting to spice up their te reo or English with some fun and cheeky sayings, and will appeal to both language learners and fluent speakers of Maori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45799054737644,"sku":"9781990042379","price":75.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781990042379.jpg?v=1728222153","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/te-reo-kapekape","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}