hey everybody. is there a difference between maori and maori english?i am totally confused now.I am supposed to write an important paper about maori english(phonology grammar etc.)and i am wondering if i have maybe mixed up those two and i am almoust finished with my paper! i googled maori english but the only thing i get is actually maori features.does anybody something more about that?

Answer 1

Yes. Maori is a language. English is a language. Some Maori words are used in NZ English, especially in the North Island.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C4%81ori_influence_on_New_Zealand_English

Answer 2

i'll check now all these sites.but i am so confused now.my topic is just called maori english and i am actually writing about maori language.but as far as i know phonology grammar etc. should be the same.only some vocabulary has changed.at least i hope so.thank you

Answer 3

So, if you were GIVEN the topic "Maori English" why couldn't your paper include the confusion? Who wouldn't be confused between:
Maori
Maori English
Maori-English

Sra

Answer 4

I need an article on the difference of Maori language to English, can anyone send some help