Hia = How many
E hia Refers to objects/things
If the answer is between two (2) and nine (9)
Patai: E hia nga rakau?
Whakahokia: E rua nga rakau.
Any answer with 10 or higher the E gets dropped.
Patai: E hia nga rakau?
Whakahokia: Tekau nga rakau.
Any answer with 1 object the E becomes Ko.
Patai: E hia nga rakau?
Whakahokia: Kotahi te rakau.
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See Also
TokohiaHow
Many...(people ONLY)?
