rahui

Questions

What does rahui mean?

In Māori and Polynesian culture, restriction of access to a place, as a form of taboo.

Where does rahui come from?

Borrowed from Māori rāhui or Tahitian rāhui.

How to pronounce rahui

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “rahui”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “rahui”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “rahui” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.