pahure
- to pass by
Indicates something that has passed, often preceded with kua.
I ngā rā kua pahure, i haere au ki Kānata.
“Recently, I’ve been in Canada.”
I noho au ki Heretaunga i ngā wiki kua pahure.
“I’ve been in Hastings the last few weeks.”
I te miniti kua pahure, i ruaki te ngeru o Ruth.
“A minute or so ago Ruth’s cat vomited.”

