Adjectives with intensifiers (tino, rawa) Grammar Exercises for Maori Language

Adjectives are powerful tools in the Māori language, allowing speakers to describe and bring life to their conversations. When combined with intensifiers like "tino" and "rawa," adjectives can convey a heightened level of intensity, precision, and emotion. "Tino" often translates to "very" or "extremely," while "rawa" can mean "too" or "exceedingly." Mastering the use of these intensifiers can greatly enhance your ability to express subtleties and nuances in your speech, making your communication more vivid and effective. In these exercises, you'll practice applying "tino" and "rawa" to various adjectives, learning how to properly place and use them within sentences. By engaging with these activities, you'll develop a deeper understanding of how to convey different degrees of intensity and emotion in Māori. Whether you're describing a beautiful landscape, expressing strong emotions, or emphasizing the qualities of a person or object, these exercises will help you refine your language skills and bring greater depth to your Māori vocabulary.

Exercise 1 

<p>1. Ko te whare nei *tino* nui (intensifier for very).</p> <p>2. He *tino* reka te keke nei (intensifier for very).</p> <p>3. E *tino* kaha ana ia ki te oma (intensifier for very).</p> <p>4. Kua *rawa* te wera o te rā (intensifier for extremely).</p> <p>5. He *rawa* pai tō mahi (intensifier for extremely).</p> <p>6. Kei te *tino* hōhā ahau ki te mahi (intensifier for very).</p> <p>7. He *rawa* rahi tō kurī (intensifier for extremely).</p> <p>8. E *tino* ataahua ana ngā putiputi (intensifier for very).</p> <p>9. Ko tēnei *tino* reka o ngā kai katoa (intensifier for very).</p> <p>10. Kua *rawa* te makariri o te rangi (intensifier for extremely).</p>
 

Exercise 2

<p>1. The food is *tino* delicious (intensifier meaning "very").</p> <p>2. The weather is *rawa* hot (intensifier meaning "extremely").</p> <p>3. Her voice is *tino* beautiful (intensifier meaning "very").</p> <p>4. The mountain is *tino* tall (intensifier meaning "very").</p> <p>5. This book is *rawa* interesting (intensifier meaning "extremely").</p> <p>6. The water is *tino* cold (intensifier meaning "very").</p> <p>7. The child is *rawa* happy (intensifier meaning "extremely").</p> <p>8. The road is *tino* long (intensifier meaning "very").</p> <p>9. The movie was *rawa* exciting (intensifier meaning "extremely").</p> <p>10. The flower is *tino* beautiful (intensifier meaning "very").</p>
 

Exercise 3

<p>1. Ko te rā *tino* wera i tēnei rā (intensifier meaning 'very').</p> <p>2. Kei te whare pukapuka *tino* nui ngā tamariki (intensifier meaning 'very').</p> <p>3. He *rawa* pai a Pita ki te tākaro (intensifier meaning 'exceedingly').</p> <p>4. He *tino* reka te keke nei (intensifier meaning 'very').</p> <p>5. He *rawa* roa te huarahi ki te kura (intensifier meaning 'exceedingly').</p> <p>6. Kua *tino* makariri te rangi (intensifier meaning 'very').</p> <p>7. He *rawa* pai tō mahi i te kura (intensifier meaning 'exceedingly').</p> <p>8. Kua *tino* tere te waka rererangi (intensifier meaning 'very').</p> <p>9. Ko te kapu tī *rawa* wera (intensifier meaning 'exceedingly').</p> <p>10. He *tino* nui te whare karakia (intensifier meaning 'very').</p>
 

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