'Tuakana' Older Sibling Definition Print - Digital Download

tuakana

(noun) older sibling of the same gender. The one who made the rules, broke them, then blamed you. Professional teaser, unqualified babysitter, and expert eye-roller. First role-model. Thought you were annoying once, but now your fiercest protector and lifelong friend. Still the one you look up to.

see also: mātāmua, hāmua, kauaemua

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In te reo Māori, family terms are very specific. Teina refers to a younger sibling of the same gender, while tuakana refers to an older sibling of the same gender. Tungāne is used for a brother of a female, and tuahine for a sister of a male. These terms can also extend to cousins, with teina and tuakana describing cousins of the same gender from junior and senior lines within the whānau, and tungāne and tuahine describing male cousins (of a female) and female cousins (of a male).

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A hand-lettered word definition print, available as an instant download 🖤

This digital download includes 8 files for 25 frame sizes. Print at home, or take to your local print shop to have printed at the size you require.
Please note this is a digital product only, you will NOT receive a physical product. A link to download your print will be emailed/provided once the order has been completed.
File formats

You will receive 8 high-resolution (300 dpi) files in JPG format:

2x3 Ratio
Appropriate for: 4x6", 6x9", 8x12", 10x15", 12x18", 16x24", 20x30", 24x36", 10x15cm, 30x45cm, 40x60cm

3x4 Ratio
Appropriate for: 6x8", 9x12", 12x16", 18x24", 15x20cm, 30x40cm

4x5 Ratio
Appropriate for: 4x5", 8x10", 16x20", 24x30cm, 40x50cm

5x7 Ratio
Appropriate for: 5x7", A5, A4, A3, A2, A1, 50x70cm

Each ratio includes a version with a light border as a trimming guide if required. Note:

- Frames or decor pictured not included
- Colours on screen may vary from printed colours
- Our hand-lettered designs will show natural variations in opacity, a beautiful texture created by the use of ink and brush pen.

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