mātāpono

principle

Mātauranga

Education

He Tautuhinga | Definitions

  • Te pūtaketanga o tētahi whakapono, o tētahi whanonga rānei.
  • The basis or foundation of a belief or behaviour.

He Tauira | Example

Ko te aroha te mātāpono nui o te whānau.
Love is the main principle of the family.