#93: Tidy your room!
commands using the passive
No i when using commands with the passive —
In te reo Māori, commands are often formed using the passive imperative, where a passive suffix such as -hia, -tia, or -a is added to the verb (e.g., Tapahia ngā huawhenua – “Chop the vegetables”). These instructions are common in recipes, classrooms, and homes. In command sentences, the object does not take i. This structure is widely used for everyday instructions.