First Lessons in the Maori Language, with a Short Vocabulary

by W. L. Williams

Tua, the other side (of a hill, house &c.).

Tatahi, the sea shore (as opposed to places inland).

Tahaki, the shore (as opposed to the water).

Uta, the dry land (as opposed to the water).

---- inland places (opposed to tatahi).

Mua, the front.

Muri, the rear.

Waenganui, the midst.

§ 11. When nouns are in Apposition (i. e. when a second noun is added to explain the first), repeat the preposition &c. of the first noun with the second, and place the most general noun first, the most particular afterwards.

Examples.