/ˈɸata/, [ˈfɐtɐ]
PūtakeFrom Proto-Polynesian *fata (compare with Tahitian fata “altar of a marae”, Tongan fata, Samoan fata), from Proto-Oceanic *pataʀ (compare with Fijian vata) from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *pataʀ (compare with Iban pantar “outer longhouse verandah”, Malay pelantar “platform”).
- to shelve something, to put something on a shelf
- to be laid on some surface
- to suspend freely
- to elevate, to support
- to make prominent
Ngā Āhuawhatahia(passive) · whataa(passive)
Pūtake: Wiktionary