korowhiti

spring up from a stooping position | stand up suddenly

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He Tautuhinga | Definitions

  • Ka tere tū.
  • To stand up quickly.

He Tauira | Example

I korowhiti tōna pāpā i roto i te kēmu ki te whana te poro.
His ancestor sprung up from a stooping position in the game to kick the ball.

He Kupu Reo Pākehā anō | English Alternatives

  • spring up from a stooping position
  • stand up suddenly