Māori · 4 September 2026 · Passive Verb Endings
arohaina
be loved / be pitied
verb
The passive form of 'aroha', meaning to be loved, pitied or shown compassion. Te Aka lists the passives arohaina and arohatia.
In a sentence
Kia arohaina te tangata e pōuri ana i tēnei wā.
May the person who is sad at this time be shown love and compassion.