§ 51. Indicative Mood.

1. Present.

E ai ki tana, or E ai tana, according to his [saying] it is i. e. he says.

E ai ta wai? who says so?

2. Transitional.

Ka ai he toki mana, there is an axe for him, i. e. he has an axe.

§ 52. Subjunctive Mood.

1. Present.

Me e ai ana he toki, if there were an axe.

2. Future.