Homegrown · te reo from home
Ko te
the Ngāpuhi futureA future tense that marks you as Ngāpuhi straight away, and the books don't teach it.
5 short steps · about 2 minutes
Watch the key moments, answer as you go, then use it at home.
A special future
Quinton isn't aware of anyone else who uses it.
Play the clip. It stops so you can guess.
The special Ngāpuhi future marker is…
Common and unique
The house will stand next year.
Play the clip. It stops so you can guess.
Do the language books and courses teach ko te?
Āpōpō
Now the house goes up tomorrow.
Play the clip. It stops so you can guess.
The house will stand tomorrow:
Your turn
The house will stand next year.
The house will stand next year:
Use it at home
This week, try one:
Lesson 90 complete
Ka rawe!
Ko te.
Homegrown · made from the Māori in a Minute video "Wānanga 1 (beginner)". Only the key teaching moments are kept.