'the', plural definite article.
ng is a consonant, not dissimilar to that in English (i.e. singer) - though as in English it varies a lot with dialect.
www.korero.maori.nz/forlearners/basics/pronunciation.html
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Rapitinui get in the cage and I'll give you a treat,
Wed 23 Jan 2008, 23:20,
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The woman's voice
on the pronunciation thingy made me laugh really hard. For no reason. :D
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Killerkitti Like my coffee black, just like my metal,
Wed 23 Jan 2008, 23:25,
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yeah, me too.
KEI TE KATAKATA AHAU.
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Rapitinui get in the cage and I'll give you a treat,
Wed 23 Jan 2008, 23:29,
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