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Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu (en.m.wikipedia.org)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by HonoraryMancunian@lemmy.world to c/wikipedia@lemmy.world

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[–] Sergio@slrpnk.net 6 points 3 months ago (2 children)

translation:

"the summit where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, the slider, climber of mountains, the land-swallower who travelled about, played his kōauau (flute) to his loved one"

[–] Seleni@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

So German-style name creation. Neat!

[–] HeartyOfGlass@lemm.ee 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

"We oughta name this after Tamatea."

"Who?"

"You know, the dude that serenades chicks with a kōauau."

"...?"

"Tamatea! You know, Climber of Mountains! The Explorer!"

"Doesn't ring a bell."

"...the guy with the weird legs"

"Oh yeah ol' Big Knees!"

[–] rimu@piefed.social 6 points 3 months ago

I've been there and gotten a photo of myself with that sign. It is indeed a long sign.

[–] shadowedcross@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Try saying that fast three times.

[–] HonoraryMancunian@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

I can't say it slowly once

[–] Cris_Color@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

That fucking sign brings me joy 😂

[–] toynbee@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

Reminiscent of this weatherman. I bet you know the clip without clicking on the link.

[–] Worx@lemmynsfw.com 1 points 3 months ago

That name is long