whakamāmā
1. (verb) (-tia) to lighten, mollify, relieve.
Synonyms: whakaoraora, whakahirihiri, whakaokioki, mirimiri, whakamauru, whakaturi
2. (modifier) relief.
Synonyms: kaitoa, manawa tau, whakaoranga, oranga ngākau, rīwhi
1. (verb) (-tia) to lighten, mollify, relieve.
Synonyms: whakaoraora, whakahirihiri, whakaokioki, mirimiri, whakamauru, whakaturi
2. (modifier) relief.
Synonyms: kaitoa, manawa tau, whakaoranga, oranga ngākau, rīwhi
Te Aka Māori-English, English-Māori Dictionary and Index by John C Moorfield comprises a selection of modern and everyday language that will be extremely useful for learners of the Māori language.
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