Mahuru
Mahuru is the Māori word for September.
Mahuru is used to refer to the ninth month of the Gregorian calendar.
Meaning: ninth month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
Did you know?
- Unlike English, which derives 'September' from the Latin word for 'seven', Mahuru has no numerical origin.
- In the traditional Māori lunar calendar, Mahuru describes the period when the wind settles and the air becomes calm.
- While Mahuru is the name for September, Māori traditionally used a lunar calendar known as the Maramataka to track time and planting.
Examples in context
- Ka puta te rā i Mahuru.The day will come in September.
Example conversation
Anahera and Rawiri are discussing their travel plans.
- AnaheraKa haere koe ki te taha o te moana i te Mahuru?Are you going to the seaside in September?
- RawiriAe, ko te Mahuru te wā pai.Yes, September is a good time.
- AnaheraHe pai rawa tēnā mō a koe, Rawiri.That is very good for you, Rawiri.
- RawiriKa pai te haerenga ki te moana.The trip to the sea will be good.
