whakahōtaetae (tia)

prevent | obstruct

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He Tautuhinga | Definitions

  • Te aukati, te whakapōrearea rānei i tētahi ara.
  • To be or to get in the way of something.

He Tauira | Example

E whakahōtaetae ana rātou i te kuhunga mai o ngā manuhiri ki te marae.
The people are obstructing the visitors entrance into the marae.

He Kupu Reo Pākehā anō | English Alternatives

  • prevent
  • obstruct