Māori Grammar

I whānau mai ai au i Pōneke.
I was born (specifically) in Wellington.

Ko Ōhope te wāhi e kaukau ai ahau.
Ōhope is the place (specifically) where I swim.

Ko to ono karaka te wā e tīmata ai te hui.
The meeting starts (specifically) at 6 o'clock.

Ko Te Kūhā te marae e wānanga ai tātau.
Te Kūhā is the (specific) marae where we hold a learning session.

Ko Waikaremoana te wāhi i tapahia ai taku pito.
Waikaremoana is the (specific) place where my umbilical cord was cut.