First Lessons in Maori
§ 14. Common Nouns as Adjectives
§ 14. Common Nouns as Adjectives.
—Any common noun may be used as an adjective, indicating material, purpose, etc. (§ 23).
Examples.
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He whare kowhatu, a stone house.
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He rua kumara, a pit for kumara.
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He tunga whare, a site for a house.