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How to pronounce “hongi

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Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of hongi with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Ancient Wisdom and Modern SolutionsWhen I was there, I went to -- and I'm probably going to mispronounce this -- hongi?
Definition summary
(New Zealand) The Maori greeting of touching noses. [from 19th c.]

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How to pronounce hongi

Ancient Wisdom and Modern Solutions

When I was there, I went to -- and I'm probably going to mispronounce this -- hongi?

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “hongi

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (New Zealand) The Maori greeting of touching noses. [from 19th c.]
  • [Verb]
  • (New Zealand) To perform the Maori greeting of touching noses. [from 19th c.]

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