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nāu

1. belonging to you (one), yours (one) - used in this way when the possessor had control of the relationship or was/is dominant, active or superior to what was/is possessed.

(Te Kākano Textbook (Ed. 2): 54-56, 140-141; Te Kākano Study Guide (Ed. 1): 27; Te Pihinga Textbook (Ed. 2): 22-23;)

Nāu ēnā nanekoti. / Those goats are yours.

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Synonyms: nāhau


2. you (one person) did.

(Te Kākano Textbook (Ed. 2): 30-32; Te Kākano Study Guide (Ed. 1): 41-42;)

Nāu ngā tīkiti i hoko. / You bought the tickets.

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