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Māori · Day 4 · Passive Verb Endings

arohaina

be loved / be pitied

verb

The passive form of 'aroha', meaning to be loved, pitied or shown compassion. Te Aka lists the passives arohaina and arohatia.

In a sentence

Kia arohaina te tangata e pōuri ana i tēnei wā.

May the person who is sad at this time be shown love and compassion.