-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

Related terms

• -anga
• -inga
• -kanga
• -manga
• -ranga
• -tanga