Lay

"Lay" in mi

panga

(to place something down in a position of rest)

panga

(to leave something somewhere)

whakapapa

(to place something down in a position of rest)

whakatakoto

(to place something down in a position of rest)

whakatāpapa

(to place something down in a position of rest)

whānau

(to deposit an egg)

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