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hāngurunguru
grumble | complain
Mātauranga
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He Tautuhinga
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Definition
Te whakaatu i te hōhā, i te maninohea ki te tanguru o te reo.
The act of expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance in a low tone of voice.
He Tauira
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Example
Kua hāngurunguru ia mō te roanga o te hui.
He has grumbled about the length of the meeting.
He Kupu Reo Pākehā anō
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English Alternatives
grumble
complain