penei
Penei is a term found in Maori and other Polynesian languages. In Maori, penei functions as an adverb meaning “thus,” “in this way,” or “like this,” used to illustrate or relate a statement to something previously mentioned. It can appear in phrases that compare or demonstrate, and English translations typically render it as “thus” or “this way.” Penei is related to other demonstratives but carries a sense of example or similarity rather than physical proximity.
In everyday use, penei may appear with verbs or adjectives to indicate resemblance to a described situation
Beyond its linguistic function, penei also appears as a personal name within Pacific Islander communities. In
Overall, penei is best understood as a Polynesian term with primary grammatical meaning in its language family,