Hei whakaahua i te kōrero, i te mahi, i te kaupapahere, i te whanonga rānei e hāngai ana ki tā te nuinga e whakaae ana, kia kore ai tētahi e pāmamae, kia kore ai e tutū te pūehu.
To describe discourse, actions, policies or behaviour which are consistent with what is acceptable to the majority, to avoid causing upset or stirring up trouble.
karo - to dodge, avoid
muhani - insult, affront, offend
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Ki ētahi he harehare te kupu 'mōmona' hei whakaahua i te tangata, ko te kaitā pea te kupu karo muhani.
Ki a ia, he karo muhani noa iho te whakamahinga o te reo Māori hei whakaatu i ngā tūranga o roto i te kaunihera.
Tē aro i a ia ngā karo muhani o te wā, ka mau tonu ki tāna.