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What does mean in Maori?

"Mean" in Maori can have a few different meanings, depending on the context:

1. Average:

* "Ngā tohu toharite" - This is the most common way to express "mean" in the sense of average. It literally means "the average signs."

2. Unkind/Cruel:

* "Ngahau" - This word refers to someone being unkind or cruel, often in a playful way.

* "Whakapohehe" - This is a stronger word meaning "deceitful" or "malicious."

* "Whakaiti" - This word means "to belittle" or "to put down."

3. "Meaning" (as in the sense of meaning of a word):

* "Whakamaarama" - This word means "to explain" or "to clarify."

* "Tikanga" - This word refers to "custom" or "practice," but it can also be used to mean "meaning" in a broader sense.

4. "Mean" as in "mean to do something":

* "Whai wāhi" - This means "to intend" or "to have in mind."

* "Aroha" - While this word primarily means "love," it can also be used to express "to mean" in the sense of "to care for."

To provide you with a more accurate translation, please provide me with the context of the sentence where you want to use the word "mean."

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