Kōtarani
Scotland in Māori is Kōtarani. If unsure, use Kōtarani. Wiktionary also lists Koterangi.
Meaning: constituent country of the United Kingdom to the north of England (name)
Ways to say it
| Maori |
|---|
| Kōtarani |
| Koterangi |
The term refers to the constituent country of the United Kingdom located to the north of England.
Which one should you use?
The forms Kōtarani and Koterangi are both used to refer to the same country.
Did you know?
- The form Koterangi ends with rangi, a word meaning 'sky' or 'heaven', which is a common element in prestigious Māori place names.
- The word Kōtarani serves as a linguistic time capsule from the early 19th century, reflecting how the first Māori speakers heard the British settlers.
- The use of the macron in Kōtarani indicates a long vowel sound, which can completely change the meaning of a word in Māori.
Examples in context
- He no Kōtarani ia.He is from Scotland.
- He nui te Kōtarani.Scotland is large.
Example conversation
Tane and Aroha are talking about their travel plans.
- TaneKei hea koe e haere ana?Where are you going?
- ArohaKa haere au ki a Kōtarani.I am going to Scotland.
- TaneHe tino pai tērā!That is very good!
- ArohaĀe, e hiahia ana au ki te kite i a Kōtarani.Yes, I want to see Scotland.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scotland” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
