adj. angry v. get angry n. anger

See also: tūtala, teke³.

v. 1. scold; berate v. 2. bark, shout

v. climb; ascend or descend a ladder or stairs

See also: kake ki lalo, kake ifo, fanaifo.

v. go down, descend (a ladder or stairs)

See also: kake, kake ki lalo, fanaifo.

v. go down, descend (a ladder or stairs)

See also: kake, kake ifo, fanaifo.

v. climb up a coconut tree without steps or a rope

See also: tike, kake.

v. call

v. scratch hard

See also: lati, alati.

v. start, begin

Ko kamata te tafaoga. The game has begun. Ko kamata ne au te fono i te tuutonu. I started the meeting at noon. See also: kamataga.

v. wrap fish in coconut leaves when grilling or roasting it

kā (be on fire) + pui (protection). This is done to prevent the flesh from breaking apart during cooking and to avoid overcooking.