Where does “tūrangawaewae” come from?
tūrangawaewae (Maori) comes from Maori waewae, from Maori wae, from Proto-Polynesian *waqe.
tūrangawaewae (Maori): Spiritual connection with the land
Definitions
- Spiritual connection with the land
Ancestry of “tūrangawaewae”, step by step
tūrangawaewae traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Maori tūranga
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maori | tūranga | stand, position |