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rite tonu

1. (modifier) just like - usually followed by ki.

(Te Pihinga Textbook (Ed. 2): 26;)

Rite tonu tō mātou whare ki tō koutou. / Our house is just like yours.

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See also kia rite tonu, tonu

Synonyms: anō, me kore ake, me/mai/mei kore ake ..., mai kore ake, mei kore ake, tonu


2. (modifier) always, all the time, continually, constantly - usually preceded by he.

(Te Māhuri Textbook (Ed. 2): 29;)

He rite tonu te pae mai o ngā upokohue ki uta. / Pilot whales are always stranding.

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