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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.
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Examples.
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?