mate whakapīoi roa
slow lingering illness
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He Tautuhinga
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Definition
He mate ka āta tupu haere i te wā roa.
An illness that slowly adapts over a long period.
He Tauira
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Example
He mate whakapīoi roa tōna, ā, e uaua ana te kimi i te rongoā e tika ana.
She has a slow lingering illness and it has been difficult to find the right treatment.