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māu

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

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

Māu tēnei rorohiko. / This computer is for you.

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2. you (1) will.

(Te Kākano Textbook (Ed. 2): 64-65;)

Māu tō tātou waka e horoi. / You will wash our vehicle.

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