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What does matariki translate to in English?

Matariki is a Māori word that doesn't translate directly into a single English word. It can be understood as:

* The name of the star cluster known as Pleiades in English.

* The Māori New Year which is celebrated in Aotearoa (New Zealand) when Matariki rises in the pre-dawn sky.

* A time of celebration and remembrance for Māori, reflecting on the past year and looking forward to the new one.

So, while there isn't a perfect one-word translation, "Matariki" embodies a concept encompassing a star cluster, a new year, and a time for reflection and celebration.

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