Asking and saying something more is wanted using anō

Anō

Ngā Tohutohu

Anō, which is often used to indicate that something is happening again, is used to ask for or to say that something more is needed. This is done by combining it with future possessives.

Hei tauira:

He wai anō mōu? Do you want some more water?
Āe, he wai anō mōku. Yes, thank you, I would like some more water.
Homai anō he parāoa māku, e hoa! Give me some more bread please, friend!
Hoatu anō he rare mā ngā tamariki. Give the children some more lollies.

For further explanations and examples: Te Kākano p. 67
Whakatikaina ngā rerenga kōrero.

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