A Grammar and Vocabulary of the Language of New Zealand.
Interrogative Pronouns
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Interrogative Pronouns.
| Wai | Who |
| K'wai, (from Ko wai,) | Who. |
| E'aha | What. |
| A'ha (used after the substantive in distinguishing) | Which. |
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| K'wai ra te Atúa Núi? | Who is the Great God? |
| Ko Jihóva | Jehovah. |
| E'aha te Atúa? | What is God? |
| E waidúa | A spirit. |
| Tángata áha? | Which man? |
| I'ka áha? | Which fish? |
In asking some questions, such as a person's name, the word k'wai is used, and not éaha.
| K'wai tóu ingóa? | What (or Who) is thy name? |
| K'wai téra tángata?. | What (or Who) is that man? |
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