tūāpapa

base | basis | foundation

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He Tautuhinga | Definitions

  • He papa me mātua takoto e tū ai tētahi mea.
  • A place that must be laid in order for something to stand upon it.

He Tauira | Example

Ko te tūāpapa o te whare nei, he rākau.
The base of this house is wood.

He Kupu Reo Pākehā anō | English Alternatives

  • base
  • basis
  • foundation