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