whakapoapoa (tia)

entice | induce

Mātauranga

Education

He Tautuhinga | Definitions

  • Ko te whakapakepake i te tangata mā roto mai i te hoatu pea i tētahi painga.
  • To attract someone by offering pleasure or advantage.

He Tauira | Example

I whakapoapoa ia i ngā tamariki ki te keke reka.
She enticed the children with the delicious cake.

He Kupu Reo Pākehā anō | English Alternatives

  • entice
  • induce