Kua kati te kēti.
The gate is shut.
- this is an example of a stative sentence
Ka kati au i te kēti.
I will close the gate.
- he tauira tēnei o tētahi rerenga kupu mahi
Kaua e wareware kia kati i te tatau.
Don’t forget to close the door.
- this is an example use of Kaua e - Do not