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First Lessons in Maori

§ 64. The Verb ai, “there is,” “it is,” etc

§ 64. The Verb ai, “there is,” “it is,” etc.

Indicative.
1. Imperfect.
  • E ai ki tana, or E ai tana, according to his (saying) it is, i.e., he says.

  • E ai ta wai? Who says so?

2. Inceptive.
  • Ka ai he toki mana, there is an axe for him, i.e., he has an axe.

Subjunctive.
1. Imperfect.
  • Me e ai ana he toki. if there were an axe.

2. Future (contingent).
  • Ki te ai he toki, if there should be an axe.

3. Future (consequential).
  • Kia ai he toki, let there be an axe, i.e., when, or, as soon as there is an axe.

4. Future (deprecatory).
  • Kei ai he toki, lest there should be an axe.