Ngā Tohutohu
Inā is used at the beginning of statements to attract attention. It is used in the same way as “see here” and “here” are used in English.
Hei tauira:
| Inā tō waea pūkoro. |
Here is your cellphone. |
| Inā tā tātou kurī! |
Here is our dog! |
| Inā! Inā tō pouaka kai. |
Look here! Here is your lunchbox. |
| E hoa mā, inā ā koutou pēke. |
Friends, here are your bags. |
For further explanations and examples see Te Kākano p. 119.
Te wāhanga 1
Whakamāoritia ēnei rerenga kōrero.
Te wāhanga 2: Whakapākehātia ēnei rerenga kōrero.
