Core Maori grammar patterns, pronouns, tense particles, and articles. Front: the Maori word or particle. Back: English meaning.
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- Māua
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We two (exclusive, dual)
- Tāua
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We two (inclusive, dual)
- Mātou
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We (exclusive, three or more)
- Tātou
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We (inclusive, three or more)
- Kōrua
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You two (dual)
- Koutou
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You all (three or more)
- Rāua
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They two (dual)
- Rātou
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They (three or more)
- Ko
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A particle marking identity or a name (topic marker)
- Kei te
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Present tense marker, meaning "is/are doing"
- I
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Past tense marker
- Ka
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Marks a general or future action
- Kua
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Marks a completed action, meaning "has/have"
- E ... ana
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Marks continuous action, wrapping around the verb
- Te
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The (singular definite article)