| Kupu | Brief description |
| kai(nga) | eat / food |
| rongo (rangona) | hear, smell, taste |
| reka | tasty, sweet, juicy, yummy |
| wai | water |
| momo | type/kind |
| hanawiti | sandwich |
| kapu | cup |
| pereti | plate |
| tēpu | table |
| tūru | chair |
| pai | good, nice |
| hua | fruit, egg, product |
| huarākau | fruit |
| huawhenua | vegetables |
| mīti | meat |
| aihikirimi | ice-cream |