taringa kōhatu
1. (modifier) deaf, stubborn.
Kua taha ngā rā i āhei ai he noho taringa kōhatu hoki mātou ki ngā kupu taurangi e maringi mai ana i te hinengaro me te whatumanawa o tērā reanga mātau rawa ki ngā waiata me ngā kōrero tuku iho! (Te Ara 2013). / Gone are the days when we could, but didn't often bother to, sit and listen to the words and phrases flowing forth from the heart and mind of that knowledgeable generation in the songs and historical narratives!
2. (noun) deaf person, deaf ears, stubborn person.
Auē, he aha taku kī atu ki a koe inanahi, e tama? Kaua e haere ki reira! He taringa kōhatu koe! / Oh heck, what did I say to you yesterday, son? Don't go there! You're a deaf ears!