In this episode, we explore a kōrero between two people about&nbsp;different ways to use the word 'tonu'.The Everyday Māori Podcast is supported by Te Mātāwai as a part of its contribution to Maihi Māori - Kia ūkaipō anō te reo.Episode dialogue:Hēmi: He tokomaha ngā tāngata kua tae mai ki te hui nei.Āpera: He tika tonu! Kī tonu te marae i te tangata.Hēmi: Waihoki, kei te haere tonu mai ētahi.&nbsp;Āpera: I nē! Kua pau tonu ngā tūru.&nbsp;Hēmi: I taku kitenga i te marea, mōhio tonu au ka pēnei.Āpera: Ka haere au ināia tonu nei ki te tiki i ētahi atu i te whare.Hēmi: Ka pai koe. He rite tonu tō āwhina mai.<ol><li>quite right!.&nbsp;</li><li>still, continues, unceasing, continuously, simply - a manner particle that denotes</li><li>very, indeed, exceedingly, indeed, even, in fact, right, just, really, only - used to intensify or to emphasise. Often used with statives and adjectives. continuance, permanence or exactness and follows immediately after the word it applies to.</li><li>almost, just about, virtually.</li><li>&nbsp;as soon as, immediately, promptly, forthwith, without difficulty - expresses the idea of immediacy, without delay or with little need for effort.</li><li>right now, instantly, this instant.</li><li>always, all the time, continually (when following rite).</li></ol><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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97. Tonu (Different ways to use ‘tonu’)

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