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Kaitoa (i), n. Brave man, warrior. Ka rongo rapea te tini kaitoa nei (T. 150).

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Kaitoa (ii), a. Expressing satisfaction or complacency at any event, especially at misfortune happening to others. It is good, it serves one right, etc. Kaitoa kia araia mai koe e te waipuke, kia rokohanga mai ai e au.— Kaitoa kia mate, nau i rere mua (M. 179).

whakakaitoa. 1. v.t. Express one's satisfaction at anything.

2. a. Vengeful. Ka tupu te ngakau whakakaitoa a Ruatapu (W. iii, 14).

Williams Dictionary

Kaitoa!
Serves you right!
Serves you right! - kaitoa

Kaitoa ia kia mahue i te pahi!
Serves him right for missing the bus!
Serves you right! - kaitoa

Kaitoa koutou kia kōhetetia!
Serves you all right for getting a growling!
Serves you right! - kaitoa

#140: The difference between nā and nō
#98: I am being eaten by the cake.
#39: This is a motorbike
#27: I am reading the book to the children in the house
#118: The doctor says you are well but he thinks you will die
#178: She immediately cried and is still crying.
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