matawhāiti
cautious
Mātauranga
Education
He Tautuhinga
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Definition
Ka āta whakaaro, ka āta whāwhā, ka āta takahi rānei kia kore ai e raruraru, e mōrearea, e aituā.
To think, move or tread carefully to avoid harm, danger and misfortune.
He Tauira
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Example
Ko te tangata matawhāiti te tangata ka haumaru tonu i roto i ngā āhuatanga mōrearea.
A cautious person remains safe in dangerous situations.
