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āhua (modifier)
somewhat, a little, quite, fairly, a bit, sort of - stands before the word it qualifies and has the effect of lessening it’s force
about, approximately - when used before numerals
āta (modifier)
gently, slowly, carefully, clearly, deliberately, purposefully, intentionally, openly, thoroughly, cautiously, intently, quite - stands before verbs to indicate care, deliberation or thoroughness in carrying out the activity.
mau (stative)
be fixed, firm, secure, hold firm, lasting
be caught, confirmed, made fast, held, seized, established, captured, taken, overtaken, comprehended, understood, caught out
kaua
don’t (Negative)
kāti
(interjection) stop! cease! enough!
(interjection) well, well then - often used when changing the subject or concluding a topic
Kia tau!
settle down! chill out!