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hamanga

1. (verb) to be part-time.

I taua wā, hamanga haere ai te ako a Hōri i ngā mahi kaute (TTR 2000:130). / At that time George studied accountancy part time.

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2. (adjective) be not full, partially full.

He hamanga te kete (W 1971:33). / The kit is not full.

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3. (modifier) part-time.

Ka riro i a Te Āhitana te mahi ārahi tūruhi, ka mutu he mahi hamanga noa (TTR 2000:6). / Ashton obtained the job of tour guide, a part-time position.

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Synonyms: harangotengote, hangere

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