maiki

incident | misfortune

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He Tautuhinga | Definitions

  • 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