mai1 here; here now

Part of Speech clitic constr
MWE Structure adv = dem
Morphology ma=i
Gloss hither=DEM1
    • here; here now
      • spatial relations
      • Comment While <maa> 'hither' indicates the direction of the movement, the demonstrative <=i> refers to the place or time talked about.
      • Example 2293:
        A huan to siko vai mai.
        The rain is pouring now.
        Source: Aro 02R 016
      • Example 4055:
        "Ei hua vahuusu vai mai."
        ("... Where is he?") "He is now paddling close by."
        Source: Aro 08R 028

Related entries

  • See also:
    • =i2 this here; now
    • maa1 here (hither); to the place I am talking about; for onself
    • maanai this here