On-line Te Reo Māori Dictionary

Kaua e tuhia he reta roa.
You shouldn't write a long letter.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

I tuhia tētahi reta e ia ki tōna hoa.
The letter was written by her to her sweetheart.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Kua tuhia te reta e Hine.
The letter has been written by Hine.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Kawea tētehi puka iti ki ngā wāhi kei reira te reo Māori e kōrerohia ana, tuhia ngā kupu me ngā kīanga ka rangona.
Bring a small book with you to the places where the Māori language is spoken, write down the words and phrases that are heard.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Kāore anō te reta kia tuhia e Hine.
The letter has not been written by Hine.
Negating passive sentences - Kāore... e...