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nōku

1. belonging to me, mine - used when the possessor did not, or does not, have control of the relationship or was subordinate, passive or inferior 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): 23-24;)

Nōku te hē. / The fault is mine.

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2. while I was, as a result.

(Te Kōhure Textbook (Ed. 2): 80;)

Nōku i taua whenua, ka akona e au ētahi o ā rātou tikanga. / While I was in that country, I learnt some of their customs.

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