A Grammar and Vocabulary of the Language of New Zealand.
Interrogative Pronouns
Interrogative Pronouns.
Wai | Who |
K'wai, (from Ko wai,) | Who. |
E'aha | What. |
A'ha (used after the substantive in distinguishing) | Which. |
K'wai ra te Atúa Núi? | Who is the Great God? |
Ko Jihóva | Jehovah. |
E'aha te Atúa? | What is God? |
E waidúa | A spirit. |
Tángata áha? | Which man? |
I'ka áha? | Which fish? |
In asking some questions, such as a person's name, the word k'wai is used, and not éaha.
K'wai tóu ingóa? | What (or Who) is thy name? |
K'wai téra tángata?. | What (or Who) is that man? |