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Ngai
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Ngai (name) means a Chinese surname, also a Maori tribal-name prefix meaning "the people of.". Example: “Ngai Tahu is a major Maori tribe in the South Island of New Zealand.”
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A Chinese surname, also a Maori tribal-name prefix meaning "the people of."
"Ngai Tahu is a major Maori tribe in the South Island of New Zealand."
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Etymology
The Cantonese romanization of any of three different surnames: 魏 (ngai6), 倪 (ngai4), and 危 (ngai4).
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What does “Ngai” mean?
The word “Ngai” means a Chinese surname, also a Maori tribal-name prefix meaning "the people of.".
How do you pronounce “Ngai”?
“Ngai” is pronounced neye (/naɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ngai” in a sentence?
Here is “Ngai” used in a sentence: “Ngai Tahu is a major Maori tribe in the South Island of New Zealand.”
What part of speech is “Ngai”?
“Ngai” is a name.
