1. (interjection) fortunately, happily, luckily - normally used at the start of the statement.
Māringanui i whakatūria tō tātou whare i mua o te piki o te utu. / Fortunately our building was erected before the price rose.
See also maringanui
Synonyms: mokori, marenganui, maringanui, mokori anō, mārie
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