whakawātea - make way for, clear space
Aria, ka pai māu te tēpu e whakawātea?Aria, could you clear the table?Is it OK if... ? - Ka pai taku...?
Kua whakawātea tō mātou rangatira i tōna tūranga.Our boss has returned from his position.Possessives - 'o' class - ō, tōku...
Kahore ia i whakawātea mai mua o te haka.He didn't move away from the front of the haka.Towards - mai
