puku - stomach, belly
Ka whakarongo puku a Ponga.Pongo listened in silence.Ka used to indicate the past - ka
Ka piki puku atu hoki a Ponga i muri i a ia.Ponga also climbed up silently behind her.Ka used to indicate the past - ka
Kua mākona taku puku i te maha o ngā kōura.My stomach is full from the many crayfish.Statives with 'i' - i a, i te, i ngā
Ko Ponga te mea i mihi puku ki a ia.Ponga admired her silently.
Kia noho puku koe.Sit quietly.