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whakaāngi, v.t. 1. Fly, as a kite. Ko tana mahi he whakaangi manu (T. 57).

2. Approach stealthily, stalk. Whakaangia tonutia mai i muri na kua mau.

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whakaangi. 1. v.i. Float, move easily. Rere te ika, whakaangi te ika.

2. Fall through the air, so hurl oneself. Katahi ia ka whakaangi i taua toka nei ki te whakamoti i a ia (P. 133, 11).

3. a. Denoting step relationship, so papa whakaangi, stepfather; but tamaiti whakaangi is used also for nephew or niece.

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Ko Tai tōku matua whakaangi.
Tai is my stepfather.

Ko Rosie tōku whaea whakaangi.
Rosie is my stepmother.

Ko Paora tōku tuakana whakaangi.
Paora is my step brother.

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