sit
noho
Place open right hand,palm down, on back of open left hand. Move formation down, slightly.
sitting
sleep
moe
Place open right hand on side of head. Close eyes. Tilt head slightly.
spoon
pune
Form right fist, as if holding a spoon. Move in small forward circles in front of chin.
stand
tū
Place tips of extended right index and middle fingers, slightly apart, onto palm of open left hand.
sugar
huka
Form right fist, as if grasping a spoon. Shake formation back and forth.
table
tēpu
Place open hands together, palms down. Move hands apart, then turn to palms facing and move downwards.
tea
tī
Place right index finger onto ball of right thumb, other fingers extend and slightly spread. Move formation to mouth.
teddy
teti pea
Form "C" with index fingers and thumbs of both hands. Place fingertips on head with thumbs on temples to represent the ears of teddy.
telephone
waea
Extend right little finger and thumb. Place formation at right side of head.
television
pouaka whakaata
Fingerspell "T" then "V"
there
korā
Extend right index finger. Bounce finger downwards in front of body, twice. Use directionality.
here
toilet
wharepaku
Tug right ear slightly with right thumb and index finger.
tree
rākau
Hold right hand, fingers spread, palm forward and bent at elbow. Rock wrist slightly.
wash
horoi, kaukau, tāpu
Mime washing the appropriate part of body.
bathe bath
what
he aha
Extend right index finger, palm forward. Move formation from side to side, twice. Use placement and directionality.
where
kei hea
Open both hands and simultaneously move each from side to side, twice.