Pronunciation: /ˈtændʒi/
noun a traditional Maori funeral ceremony
A1 I saw a tangi procession in New Zealand.
A2 The tangi ceremony was a solemn event honoring the deceased.
B1 Attending a tangi is an important cultural tradition for Maori people.
B2 The tangi lasted for three days, with family and friends coming together to mourn.
C1 The tangi included traditional songs, prayers, and speeches to honor the departed.
C2 During the tangi, the community came together to support the grieving family.
verb to mourn or lament for someone who has died
A1 I tangi every morning to start my day.
A2 She tangis when she is feeling overwhelmed.
B1 They tangi together to express their emotions.
B2 The community tangis to mourn the loss of a loved one.
C1 He tangis quietly, reflecting on his past decisions.
C2 The artist tangis passionately, creating a masterpiece on canvas.
formal The tangi was a solemn ceremony to honor the deceased.
informal We attended the tangi to pay our respects.
slang Let's head to the tangi and show some love for our mate.
figurative The tangi of the old ways symbolized the end of an era.
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