However, Maori language doesn't use a single word for "colour" in the same way English does. It's more nuanced and often describes the specific colour using words that relate to natural phenomena.
For example:
* Whero - Red (like fire)
* Kikorangi - Blue (like the sky)
* Marama - White (like the moon)
* Pango - Black (like darkness)
* Kākāriki - Green (like the kākāriki bird)
* Parauri - Brown (like the earth)
So, while "tae" is the general term, Maori language tends to use more specific words to describe colours, reflecting their close connection to nature.