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māna

1. for him/her - used in this way when the possessor will have control of the relationship or is dominant, active or superior to what is possessed.

(Te Kākano Textbook (Ed. 2): 54-56, 140-141;)

He merengi tēnei māna. / This is a melon for her.

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See also māhana


2. he/she will.

(Te Kākano Textbook (Ed. 2): 65;)

Māna tō nama e utu. / She will pay off your debt.

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3. who will - used in relative clauses for the future.

(Te Māhuri Textbook (Ed. 2): 97-99;)

Ko wai ngā kāmura māna e hanga tō tāua whare? / Who are the carpenters who will build our house?

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