maiki

incident | misfortune

Mātauranga Education

He Tautuhinga | Definition

He āhuatanga ka puta kāore nei e tino pai.
An event or occurrence especially one that is unpleasant.

He Tauira | Example

He maiki nui te parekura o runga i te marae.
The slaughter on the marae was a great misfortune.

He Kupu Reo Pākehā anō | English Alternatives

  • incident
  • misfortune