Possessives (general overview) Flashcards
1
Q
‘a’ is used when?
A
When there is power and control
2
Q
‘o’ is used under which three scenarios?
A
Location, whole in a part-whole (e.g. te ihu o te wahine) and enclosed/inside (vehicles, buildings, clothing)
3
Q
What does tā and tō become when plural?
A
ā, ō
4
Q
My friend(s)
A
tōku hoa, ōku hoa
5
Q
Your friend(s)
A
Tōu hoa, ōu hoa
6
Q
His/her friend(s)
A
Tōna hoa, ōna hoa
7
Q
‘n’ possessive means what?
A
Belongs to someone
8
Q
Where does the ‘n’ or ‘m’ possessive sit in a sentence?
A
At the beginning
9
Q
‘m’ possessive means what?
A
Will belong to someone
10
Q
Belongs to me (mine)
A
Nāku/nōku
11
Q
Belongs to you (yours)
A
Nāu/nōu
12
Q
Belongs to him/her (his/hers)
A
Nāna, nōna
13
Q
Will be mine/for me
A
Māku, mōku
14
Q
Will be yours/for you
A
Māu/mōu
15
Q
Will be his/hers (for him/her)
A
Māna, mōna
