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aitau

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aitau

v. timely, expedient, nearly time, etc.
ex. e aitau te mananga: it is nearly time to start, it is the proper time to start.

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v. to give thanks (S.).
ex.
  • ko aitau, ko airaba: thanks to you!
  • ka-aitaua: to thank.
n. kaitauan, kaitauakin: thanking.
syn. ko raba, kam raba (N.).