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kōhau - regret

Kōhau (i). 1. v.t. Speak frequently of what one intends or expects.

2. v.i. Sing without an object, as when travelling alone, etc.; regarded as a bad omen. ‖ J. vii, 127. Te tangata nana, he kohau tonu te mahi i te po.

3. v.i. Yearn, regret, be wistful. He kohau nona ki ona ra o tona tamarikitanga. Koia to tipuna a Toi i kohau ai i Tiritiri o te moana.

Williams Dictionary

Kōhau (ii), n. 1. A kind of net, probably used for purposes of witchcraft. Taia te kohau … ko te kohau a maitihitihi (Tr. vii, 52).

2. A South Island form of eel trap.

3. Mud eel. (Whang.)

Williams Dictionary

#152: Kātahi anō au kua tae mai. I have just arrived (or I have arrived at last, or I have arrived for the first time).
#142: N is used for emphasis
#27: I am reading the book to the children in the house
#76: Mua the moa and Muri train station
#56: The ladies of the court of King Karaticus
#171: Is it really, really red or is it reddish.
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