mate whakapīoi roa

slow lingering illness

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He Tautuhinga | Definitions

  • He mate ka āta tupu haere i te wā roa.
  • An illness that slowly adapts over a long period.

He Tauira | Example

He mate whakapīoi roa tōna, ā, e uaua ana te kimi i te rongoā e tika ana.
She has a slow lingering illness and it has been difficult to find the right treatment.