whakamōtī (tia)

destroy

Mātauranga

Education

He Tautuhinga | Definitions

  • Ko te whakakore i tētahi mea ā korekau noa.
  • To put an end to the existence of something.

He Tauira | Example

Kua whakamōtītia te whare tawhito e te ahi.
The old house has been destroyed by the fire.

He Kupu Reo Māori anō | Te Reo Māori Alternative