What is te in maori?

"Te" in Māori is a definite article, similar to "the" in English. It is used before singular nouns to indicate that the noun is specific or already known.

Here are some examples:

* Te whare (The house)

* Te tangata (The person)

* Te moana (The ocean)

However, "te" can also have other meanings depending on the context. It can be used as:

* A possessive pronoun: Taku teina (My brother)

* A demonstrative pronoun: Te mea nei (This thing)

* A preposition: Te taha o te whare (Beside the house)

The meaning of "te" is often determined by the context of the sentence and the words surrounding it.