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ainga

Bingham

áinga

vi. give heed or attention.

Sabatier

ainga

from. ing.
n. sensibility, emotion.
a. sensitive, emotional; aki inga: hard hearted, impassive.

ainga1

v. to be lit up, to be illuminated.
a. clear.
ex.
  • e ainga te ora: the beach is (lit up) laid bare, uncovered.
  • e ainga karawa: the sky is beautiful and clear.
n. te ainga: a glimmer, glitter, illumination.
vt. ainga:: to illuminate, to light up.
ex. e ainga nanou am taeka: your words enlighten me.
red. aingainga.