tongi

nibble

Mātauranga Education

He Tautuhinga | Definition

Kia pakupaku noa iho te ngaua haerehia o tētahi mea.
To bite something in small amounts.

He Tauira | Example

Kāore ia i tino hiakai, i tongi noa ia i te parāoa.
He wasn't that hungy, he only nibbled at the bread.