1. (particle) for, about, concerning, for the benefit of, on account of, for the use of, in preparation for, at, on - indicates future possession. Used when the possessor will not have control of the relationship or is subordinate, passive or inferior to what is possessed. Mō is pronounced short before te.

(Te Kākano Textbook (Ed. 2): 54-56, 64-65, 140-141; Te Pihinga Study Guide (Ed. 1): 9-10;)