What does taonga mean?
Taonga means (New Zealand) In Maori culture, any treasured thing, whether tangible or intangible..
Taonga
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(New Zealand) In Maori culture, any treasured thing, whether tangible or intangible..
Example Sentences
The islands and fishing grounds that are now a jewel in the crown of tourism were from the earliest days populated and prized by Maori as taonga.
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Word Forms
- taonga
- taongas
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How do you use taonga in a sentence?
The islands and fishing grounds that are now a jewel in the crown of tourism were from the earliest days populated and prized by Maori as taonga.
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