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Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu
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Try saying that fast three times.
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I can't say it slowly once
I've been there and gotten a photo of myself with that sign. It is indeed a long sign.
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"
"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!"
So German-style name creation. Neat!
That fucking sign brings me joy 😂
That name is long