papatū

champion

Mātauranga

Education

He Tautuhinga | Definition

He tangata kua tū māia, kua toa i te whakataetae.
A person who has stood bravely and won the competition

He Tauira | Example

Ko ia te papatū o te whakataetae whutupaoro.
He is the champion of the rugby competition.

He Kupu Reo Māori anō | Te Reo Māori Alternatives