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kōrero tohutohu

1. (verb) to give instruction, advise.

Ka kōrero tohutohu au i ngā hōia nei, kia tūpato i ngā wā katoa (HP 1991:147). / I advised these soldiers to be cautious at all times.

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2. (noun) instruction, advice.

Māku hei whakamutu aku kōrero tohutohu i muri o te kai (TTT 1/11/1926:498). / I will finish my instructions after the meal.

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