97. Tonu (Different ways to use ‘tonu’)
Everyday Māori · Hēmi Kelly
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Show Notes
In this episode, we explore a kōrero between two people about different ways to use the word 'tonu'.
The Everyday Māori Podcast is supported by Te Mātāwai as a part of its contribution to Maihi Māori - Kia ūkaipō anō te reo.
Episode dialogue:
Hēmi: He tokomaha ngā tāngata kua tae mai ki te hui nei.
Āpera: He tika tonu! Kī tonu te marae i te tangata.
Hēmi: Waihoki, kei te haere tonu mai ētahi.
Āpera: I nē! Kua pau tonu ngā tūru.
Hēmi: I taku kitenga i te marea, mōhio tonu au ka pēnei.
Āpera: Ka haere au ināia tonu nei ki te tiki i ētahi atu i te whare.
Hēmi: Ka pai koe. He rite tonu tō āwhina mai.
- quite right!.
- still, continues, unceasing, continuously, simply - a manner particle that denotes
- very, indeed, exceedingly, indeed, even, in fact, right, just, really, only - used to intensify or to emphasise. Often used with statives and adjectives. continuance, permanence or exactness and follows immediately after the word it applies to.
- almost, just about, virtually.
- as soon as, immediately, promptly, forthwith, without difficulty - expresses the idea of immediacy, without delay or with little need for effort.
- right now, instantly, this instant.
- always, all the time, continually (when following rite).
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