2. (particle) has, have, owns (a possessive).
(Te Kākano Textbook (Ed. 2): 108-110;)
3. (particle) that of, the one of. Used as an alternative form for te ... a.
(Te Pihinga Textbook (Ed. 2): 126;)
See also tā ... i ... ai
4. (particle) Used in these ways when the possessor has control of the relationship or is dominant, active or superior to what is possessed.
(Te Kākano Textbook (Ed. 2): 54-56, 140-141;)
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