Iwi - Erina Yokobe

Iwi is a Māori word, which generally means “people” or “nation”, and it often translates as “tribe”. Iwi are the largest units in Māori society. This word is both singular and plural in Maori language, and it’s mainly pluralized in English.

Example sentences:

 ・Iwi play a significant role in Māori society.

 ・ I am proud in our iwi.

 ・ Each iwi has its own distinct customs and history.

The reason why I think “iwi” is interesting is that when the word written in small letter, it looks like a crying emoticon. Its two “i” seems flowing tears, and “w” seems mouth for me. So, I became curious about the meaning of this word. However, the actual meaning of “iwi” is completely different from “crying”. I was a little bit surprised when I knew the word implies “tribe”.

Comments

  1. Hanako IwatsukiMarch 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM

    I agree that “iwi ” looks like crying face, also many “iwi ” would agree with it.

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    1. Erina YokobeMarch 18, 2025 at 2:57 AM

      Thank you for your reply! I hope they will agree with my thoughts!

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  2. Noriko KinoshitaMarch 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM

    Your perspective is very interesting! When I recognize "iwi" as an emoticon, it looks like a cat and is so cute:)

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    1. Erina YokobeMarch 18, 2025 at 3:02 AM

      Thank you for your comment! Yes, it's also looks like a cat emoticon!!

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  3. Oat AnirutMarch 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM

    So imaginative! Maybe it makes Kiwis even cuter too.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM

    The reason why you chosen this word is so cute❤️ And I love your imaginative!

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    1. Erina YokobeMarch 18, 2025 at 3:06 AM

      Thank you for your comment! I'm so happy to hear that!!

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  5. David WoodfieldMarch 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM

    'Iwi' is a word that has become more commonly used in NZ-English in the past 10 years. It can be used alongside other expressions referring to kinship groups such as 'hapu' & 'whanau.'
    David :-)

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    1. Erina YokobeMarch 18, 2025 at 3:18 AM

      Thank you for your reply, and for letting me know more about "iwi". I became curious about the relevance of each Maori words. I'd like to look up Maori language deeply, and learn more about Maori culture!

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  6. Yuriko IizukaMarch 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM

    I just notice that the word "Kiwi" include "iwi" in the word. Is there any connection with the word ?

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  7. Erina YokobeMarch 18, 2025 at 3:25 AM

    Thanks for your comment! I didn't realize that this word is included in "Kiwi"! I searched its relevance, but I couldn't find any of it... But I'm sure both words play an important role in Maori society!

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