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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PATU

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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PATU

patu  [ˈpɑːtuː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PATU

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Patu is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PATU MEAN IN ENGLISH?

patu

Patu

A patu is a generic term for a club or pounder used by the Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand. The word patu in the Māori language means to strike, hit, beat, or subdue.

Definition of patu in the English dictionary

The definition of patu in the dictionary is a short Māori club, now used ceremonially.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PATU


Basotho
bəˈsuːtuː
COSATU
ˌkəʊˈzɑːtuː
kohutuhutu
kɒhuːtuːhuːtuː
kutu
ˈkuːtuː
latu
ˈlɑːtuː
makutu
ˈmɑːkʊːtuː
manatu
ˈmɑːnɑːtuː
matatu
məˈtɑːtuː
Mobutu
məˈbuːtuː
ratu
ˈrɑːtuː
raupatu
ˌraʊˈpɑːtuː
Sesotho
sɪˈsuːtuː
Sotho
ˈsuːtuː
surtout
ˈsɜːtuː
tutu
ˈtuːtuː
utu
uːtuː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PATU

patterned
patterning
patternless
Patti
patties
patting
Patton
patty
patty pan
patty shell
pattypan
pattypan squash
patulent
patulin
patulous
patulously
patulousness
patutuki
paty
patzer

WORDS THAT END LIKE PATU

aitu
Bantu
battu
btu
Ch´eng-tu
Desmond Tutu
Hiri Motu
Hutu
impromptu
in situ
motu
Pushtu
Republic of Vanuatu
Tartu
Timbuktu
Ubuntu
Vanuatu
vatu
vertu
virtu

Synonyms and antonyms of patu in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «patu» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PATU

Find out the translation of patu to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of patu from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «patu» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

PATU
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

patu
570 millions of speakers

English

patu
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

patu
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

باتو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пату
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Patu
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Patu
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

patu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Patu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

patu
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

パトゥ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

PATU
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Patu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Patu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

patu
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेटू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

patu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Patu
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

patu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Пату
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

patu
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

patu
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

patu
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

patu
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

patu
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of patu

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PATU»

The term «patu» is regularly used and occupies the 62.992 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PATU» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «patu» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «patu» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about patu

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PATU»

Discover the use of patu in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to patu and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cook Islands Maori Dictionary
'E a 'a koe i patu mai ei i toku katu? What did you crack me on the head for?; Kua patu 'aia i te namu i runga i te mokotua o te tamaiti. He swatted the mosquito in the boy's back; Kua patu 'aia i te re'u o te 'ava'ava ki roto i te anga parau.
Jasper Buse, Raututi Taringa, Bruce Biggs, 1995
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Blood Narrative: Indigenous Identity in American Indian and ...
In addition to its use in actual combat, a beautifully carved patu pounamu is valued as an item of personal regalia and often brandished during formal oratory to emphasize a speaker's important points.20 Like other greenstone carvings, patu ...
Chadwick Allen, 2002
3
Advanced Optical Flow Cytometry: Methods and Disease Diagnoses
PaTu 8988S represents a highly differentiated carcinoma cell line, and PaTu 8988T, a poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma with a high-metastatic potential [ 45]. Both cell lines differ in the expression of integrins and proliferative markers [ 52, ...
Valery V. Tuchin, 2013
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Piccolo, the Gray Robe
“Thank you, Patu. Now, how did you get here?” Piccolo watches Patu rip another big piece of meat off the carcass and swallow it. “Amani told Theramar what happened. He sent me to find you.” “Who is Amani?” Piccolo asks. She waits for Patu ...
Robin M. Ambrozic, 2007
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The Ancient History of the Maori, His Mythology and Traditions
o Te-karawa, a ka haere aia ki VVai-kato ki te tiki i a TeWherowhero hei ope taua patu m0 Nga-ti-rua-nui, ka ara te ope a Wai-kato e rua mano topu, a huakina tuatahitia ana e ratou ki Wai-tara, a ka patua e Wai-kato ko te parekura matati k0 te ...
John White, 2011
6
Invoking Lakshmi: The Goddess of Wealth in Song and Ceremony
... saktiddevata vagbhavam bijam lajjarama kilakam kamabijatmakankavacamasupanditya kavitva sarvvasiddhi samrddhaye viniyoga [Kavacam] aimkarom mastake patu vagbhavi sarvvasiddhida hrim patu caksusormmadhye caksuyyugme ca ...
Constantina Rhodes, 2010
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The Atlantean Imprint: A Call to Change
He walked up to Patu. “Tomasu!” Atlanta called in a loud whisper. Tomasu ignored her and walked beside Patu, his little head bowed the same as her father's. His legs had to take twice as many steps to keep up, yet he kept pace beside Patu.
Christina M. Blackwell, 2012
8
Babata
During the time of Paramount Chief Tutikavo, Marovo Island was known by its ancient name of Patu Laiti. (The expression, 'Machu pa Patu Laid, mena guatie' ( a. man from Patu Laiti), signified the identity of a person from Marovo Island.) Patu ...
Wilson Gia Liligeto, Barnabas Pana, 2006
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Making Film and Television Histories: Australia and New Zealand
Patu!, filmed during 1981 and completed in 1983, is an extraordinary record of a pivotal moment for formations of national identity in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Its form and content as an activist documentary carried the energies of a highly ...
James E. Bennett, Rebecca Beirne, 2011
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Amotopoan Trails: A Recent Archaeology of Trio Movements
Nr. Object Typeofobject Provider Villageofexchange Receiver 352 Tïwaken patu 2 AMO-01 KWA AMO-02 353 Container 2 - - AMO-02 354 Patu-pisi tïwaken 2 - - AMO-02 355 Patu tïpanaken 2 - - AMO-02 356 Patu mono-pisi 2 JAW-01 JAW ...
Jimmy Mans, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PATU»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term patu is used in the context of the following news items.
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Te Karere journalist Anzac Pikia dies suddenly in Rotorua
"Our kapa haka connoisseur, we will miss the sound of your voice, the patu of your poi, the kopikopi of your hope, and the pukana of your eyes.". «TVNZ, Jul 15»
2
From business journalism to running a business – Vishakha …
Inspirational stories from entrepreneurs and businessmen Patu Keswani, CMD of Lemon Tree Hotels Private Limited, Rahul Pandit (now ... «YourStory.com, Jul 15»
3
Interesting find sparks speculation
MYSTERIOUS: Contractor Adrian Te Patu found this plaque while working on the restoration of the World War I memorial at Pakaitore/Moutua ... «Wanganui Chronicle, Jul 15»
4
All Blacks coach's matai title for work with Samoan players
And enter my brother who is a long time friend Fauono Ken of Steve and my brother basically went to talk to my uncle who is the Sa'o Patu ... «Radio New Zealand, Jul 15»
5
Phantoms thwarted
Ward said Dan Patu, Tino Semeti, Wilson Feagi and Billy Bevan ground away all day long and were the standout players for Leeton. «The Irrigator, Jul 15»
6
Lemon Tree Hotels ranked the 30th Best Company to Work for in India
Speaking on the occasion, Patu Keswani, CMD, Lemon Tree Hotels, said: “This news brings great joy to us. It strengthens our resolve to ... «HospitalityBizIndia, Jul 15»
7
Seattle Public Schools may consider eliminating elementary school …
Board Director Betty Patu told KIRO 7 she supports the idea as long as there is a system in place for alternative methods of discipline and ... «KIRO Seattle, Jul 15»
8
Alleged mismanagement at TMCH
However, the receptionist at the counter demanded money, saying it was to be paid to the doctor attending to my mother,” alleged Patu Dev of ... «Assam Tribune, Jul 15»
9
Environmental monitoring receives 'shot in the arm'
The catamaran was launched on Friday at the Marsden Cove marina with a blessing from the local iwi, Patu Harakeke. It was built by ... «Northern Advocate, Jul 15»
10
Ministry digs for owners of artefacts
One patu aruhe (fern root beater) and one item of worked wood from Kawakawa Bay in Auckland. Part of a waka, from Auckland's Waiuku ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Patu [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/patu>. May 2024 ».
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