S2 Ep 18 - Flashcards
Kuhu mai
Come in
What is kia used for?
It is like a command. It shows something is trying to be achieved
kia tere
be quick, hurry up
kia tūpato
be careful
kia toa
be determined
kia tere to oma
run quickly
kia tūpato te haere
go carefully
kia kaha te mahi
work hard
kia toa tō rutu
be determined with your tackles
What is kua used for?
It may indicate that an action has started and may or may not be finished. It may also indicate a state has been reached such as has, have, am, are
kua timata te mahi
The work has started
kua wera te wai
The water has boiled
kua haere te kōtiro
The girl has left
kua ngaro te kī
The key has been lost
kua whiti te rā
The sun has emerged
kua moe ngā tamariki
The children are asleep
kua haere ngā kōtiro
The girls have departed
kua tae mai ngā koeke
The elders have arrived
kua mate te kurī
The dog has passed away
Kua ora au
I am better
maha
many, numerous
kotiti
to go astray, sidetracked
haruru
to growl, make continuous noise