Pasefika Māori Dictionary: Whare

Whare in Te Reo Māori language (Aotearoa) is Structure in English language.


Structure in English language is known as:



Whare (House) - noun

Whare (phonetic: / Whah-ray / | ipa:/ ˈWhäre̞ / | symbols: / ˈWhärā / )

Whare is a word in Māori language meaning a house or structue.


“Whare” in Te Reo Māori language (Aotearoa) is translated to “Fale” in Sāmoan language, “Hale” in Hawaiʻian language, “Fale” in Tongan language and/or “Whare” in Tahitian language to identify a house or structure.


“Whare” in Te Reo Māori language (Aotearoa) is also translated to “ʻAre” in Te reo Ipukarea language (Rarotonga, Aitutaki).

Fale Sāmoa painting by Jon Apisa

Jon Apisa. Fale Sāmoa painting. 2024. oil on canvas, 48" x 60" (121.9cm x 152.4cm).

Fale Sāmoa painting by Jon Apisa


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