Comparing

He pai ake tēnei i tēnā

Ngā Tohutohu

Atu or ake are used to compare things. Take note of the position of atu and ake in the sentence and be aware of the usage and placing of i.

Hei tauira:

He taumaha atu a Hōri i a Hone. George is heavier than John.
He tere ake te motokā o Pita i tēnei. Peter’s car is faster than this one.
He makariri ake a Pōneke i a Rotorua. Wellington is colder than Rotorua.
He nui atu te pūtea tā Kōtuku i tā Māka. Kōtuku has more money than Mark.

Further explanations, examples and exercises: Te Kākano p. 101; Te Kākano Pukapuka Tātaki pp. 56-57; Te Kākano CDsMahi 81.

Whiriwhirihia te whakautu tika.

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