Ngā Tohutohu
Ka can be used with tāua and tātou when suggesting something had better be done. Tātou and tāua may start the sentence or be in the usual position following the verb.
If tāua or tātou starts the sentence, then ka must follow directly after. Look at the following examples to gain a better understanding of this structure.
| Ka moe tātou. |
Let's all sleep. |
| Tāua ka moe. |
Let's (you and I) sleep. |
| Ka haere tātou ki tātahi. |
Let's all go to the beach. |
| Tātou ka oma ki te motokā. |
Let's all run to the car. |
| E Mere, tāua ka haere ki te whare pikitia. |
Mary, let's go to the picture theatre. |
For further explanations and examples see Te Kākano p.111.
Moea te rerenga Māori ki te rerenga Pākehā kia ōrite ai ngā tikanga.
