Grammar

Let's take a look at more examples on using 'haere' to indicate 'gradual change'.
Kua pakeke haere a Hine.
Hine is growing up.

You need to decide whether the following sentence structure using 'haere' to show gradual change is correct or incorrect. 'E māuiui haere ana a Hana' or 'Hana is getting sick'.
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You need to decide whether the following sentence structure using 'haere' to show gradual change is correct or incorrect. 'Kei te haere ngenge ngā tamariki' or 'The children are getting tired'.
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You need to decide whether the following sentence structure using 'haere' to show gradual change is correct or incorrect. 'E tipu ana haere ngā huawhenua' or 'The vegetables are growing'.
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You need to decide whether the following sentence structure using 'haere' to show gradual change is correct or incorrect. 'Kua mārama haere ia ki te reo' or 'He gradually understands the language'.
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You need to decide whether the following sentence structure using 'haere' to show gradual change is correct or incorrect. 'Kei te ako a haere Mikaere i tana mahi hou' or 'Mikaere is gradually learning his new job'.
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You need to decide whether the following sentence structure using 'haere' to show gradual change is correct or incorrect. 'Kua pakeke haere a Ruka' or 'Ruka is growing up'.
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You need to decide whether the following sentence structure using 'haere' to show gradual change is correct or incorrect. 'Kāti, kei te whakamā ia haere' or 'Stop it, she is getting embarrassed'.
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Exercises

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