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Title: A Grammar and Vocabulary of the Language of New Zealand.

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Publication details: London Missionary Society, 1820, London

Part of: New Zealand Texts Collection

This text is the subject of: Victoria University of Wellington Library Catalogue

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A Grammar and Vocabulary of the Language of New Zealand.

Demonstrative Pronouns

Demonstrative Pronouns.

Singular.
1.	Ténei	This (very near)
2.	Téna	That (in sight)
3.	Téra	That (at a distance).

Plural.
1.	E'nei	These (very near)
2.	E'na	Those (in sight)
3.	E'ra	Those (at a distance).

*Examples*.
Ténei tángata, or Te tángata nei, This man (here).
E'nei tángata, These men (here).
Téna méa, That thing	in view, or which is exhibited, &c.
E'na méa, Those things	in view, or which is exhibited, &c.
Téra wahíne, That woman	at a distance.
E'ra wahíne, Those women	at a distance.