How do you use Matiu in a sentence? See 4 example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts.
Using Matiu
- In the example corpus, matiu often appears in combinations such as: matiu ratana.
Context around Matiu
- Average sentence length in these examples: 21.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 2 middle, 0 end
- Sentence types: 4 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Matiu
- In this selection, "matiu" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 21.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, sergeant, sgt, ratana and somes stand out and add context to how "matiu" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include how sergeant matiu ratana had and matiu ratana s. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "matiu" sits close to words such as aaai, aani and aarne, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with matiu
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Only Matiu/Somes Island is large enough for habitation. (9 words)
Tributes have been paid to Sgt Matiu Ratana, 54, who was shot dead in a custody centre in south London. (20 words)
Matiu Ratana's partner Su Bushby described him as a "lovely man" and a "gentle giant" in a statement published by the Metropolitan Police Monday afternoon (September 28). (28 words)
Sue Bushby's mother Penelope today told how Sergeant Matiu Ratana had been a pillar of strength for her daughter after she lost her father Roy earlier this year. (29 words)
Matiu Ratana's partner Su Bushby described him as a "lovely man" and a "gentle giant" in a statement published by the Metropolitan Police Monday afternoon (September 28). (28 words)
Tributes have been paid to Sgt Matiu Ratana, 54, who was shot dead in a custody centre in south London. (20 words)
Example sentences (4)
Matiu Ratana's partner Su Bushby described him as a "lovely man" and a "gentle giant" in a statement published by the Metropolitan Police Monday afternoon (September 28).
Sue Bushby's mother Penelope today told how Sergeant Matiu Ratana had been a pillar of strength for her daughter after she lost her father Roy earlier this year.
Tributes have been paid to Sgt Matiu Ratana, 54, who was shot dead in a custody centre in south London.
Only Matiu/Somes Island is large enough for habitation.
Common combinations with matiu
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: