Grammar

Let's take a look at the new grammar for this episode. I hope you remember it all. Kia kaha!

What is the meaning of 'He aha tēnei?'

 

If you are asked 'He aha tēnei?' and you have a pene (pen) what would your reply be?

 

If you are asked 'He aha tēnei?' referring to a motokā (car) what would your reply be?

 

Staying with the 'He aha tēnei?' sentence, what If we are asking about more than one item, which phrase would we use?

 

You have three pune (spoons) and someone asks you what you've got. Your reply would be...

 

Someone is asking you what you have to show them. You have some cups (kapu) so your reply would be...

 

We now know how to ask 'How many?' How do you ask 'How many plates (pereti) do you have?'

 

You have one bag. You are asked 'E hia ō pēke?' What is your reply?

 

'E hia ō pukapuka?' means what?

 

You can also use 'E hia' to ask a persons age. Which phrase is correct?

 

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