A Grammar and Vocabulary of the Language of New Zealand.

Verb Passive

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Verb Passive.

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Pau…To be Consumed.

Indicative Mood.

Present Tense.
Sing. 1. Ka pau ra óki'au &c. I am consumed &c.
Past Tense.
Sing. 1. Kóa pau ke ra oki'au &c. I have been consumed &c.
Future Tense.
Sing. 1. Ka pau ra óki'au (apópo) &c. I shall be consumed (to morrow) &c.

Imperative Mood

Sing. 2. Ki a pau ra koe &c. Be thou consumed &c.

In the Subjunctive Mood, use pe instead of ra, as before.

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