whakamōtī(tia)

destroy

Mātauranga Education

He Tautuhinga | Definition

Ko te whakakore i tētahi mea ā korekau noa.
To put an end to the existence of something.

He Tauira | Example

Kua whakamōtītia te whare tawhito e te ahi.
The old house has been destroyed by the fire.