§ 64. The Verb ai, “there is,” “it is,” etc
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§ 64. The Verb ai, “there is,” “it is,” etc.
Indicative.
1. Imperfect.
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E ai ki tana, or E ai tana, according to his (saying) it is, i.e., he says.
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E ai ta wai? Who says so?
2. Inceptive.
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Ka ai he toki mana, there is an axe for him, i.e., he has an axe.
Subjunctive.
1. Imperfect.
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Me e ai ana he toki. if there were an axe.
2. Future (contingent).
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Ki te ai he toki, if there should be an axe.
3. Future (consequential).
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Kia ai he toki, let there be an axe, i.e., when, or, as soon as there is an axe.
4. Future (deprecatory).
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Kei ai he toki, lest there should be an axe.
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