Pasefika Māori Dictionary: Ngaru
Ngaru in Te Reo Māori language (Aotearoa) is Wave (ocean) in English language.
Wave (ocean) in English language is known as:
- Galu in Sāmoan language
- Nalu in Hawaiʻian language
- Ngalu in Tongan language
- ʻAre in Tahitian language
- Ngaru in Māori language
Ngaru (Wave) - noun
Ngaru (phonetic: / Gah-Ro͞o / | ipa:/ ˈŋäˑruˑ / | symbols: / ˈŋä-rü / )
Ngaru is the word in Māori language meaning wave (ocean).
Jon Apisa. The Wave. 2003. acrylic enamel on wood panel, 4' x 8' ( 121.9cm x 243.8cm ).
Talo drawing by Jon Apisa
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