Ngā Tohutohu
In commands using words which indicate a state, condition or quality, which are sometimes called statives, kia is used in front of these words. Kia indicates that it is desirable that a particular state be achieved.
Hei tauira:
| Kia kaha! |
Be strong!/Get stuck in! |
| Kia tūpato! |
Be careful! |
| Kia manawanui! |
Be steadfast! |
For further explanations and examples: Te Kākano p. 27
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