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What does mean in maori?

"Mean" doesn't have a direct translation in Māori. The closest equivalent would depend on the context. Here are some options:

If you mean "mean" as in "unfriendly" or "cruel":

* Ngaware: This translates to "unkind" or "wicked".

* Whakapouri: This means "hateful" or "malicious".

* Tane kino: Literally meaning "bad man" or "evil person".

If you mean "mean" as in "average" or "in between":

* Waenga: This means "middle" or "average".

* Noa: This can mean "ordinary" or "common".

* Whakawhitinga: This is a more formal word for "average".

If you mean "mean" as in "intend" or "signify":

* Whakaaro: This means "thought" or "intention".

* Tautu: This means "to aim" or "to point".

* Whakamahi: This means "to use" or "to apply".

Please provide more context or an example sentence so I can give you a more accurate translation.

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