-hanga

Maori

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Polynesian *-saŋa, from a rebracketing of Proto-Oceanic nouns ending in /s/, /c/ and *-aŋa.

Suffix

-hanga

  1. -ness, -ity

Usage notes

Used for verbs which take the passive suffix -hia.

Derived terms

Maori terms suffixed with -hanga
tangihanga
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