matemate ā-one

affection

Mātauranga

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He Tautuhinga | Definitions

  • Te whakatīnanatanga o te aroha, me te tōmina.
  • The expression of love or desire.

He Tauira | Example

Kua pupū ake te matemate ā-one ki roto i a ia.
The longing welled up inside him.