"kia kaha" meaning in Maori

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Phrase

IPA: /ki.aˈka.ha/, [ki.ɐˈkɐ.hɐ]
Etymology: From the verbal particle kia and kaha (“(be) strong, strength”). Head templates: {{head|mi|phrase}} kia kaha
  1. be strong (used as an affirmation or motto)
    Sense id: en-kia_kaha-mi-phrase-yMnyw7fu
  2. A term of comfort or solace (equivalent of the English phrase "be strong, my thoughts are with you").
    Sense id: en-kia_kaha-mi-phrase-lYU4qGHp Categories (other): Maori entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Maori entries with incorrect language header: 10 71 18
  3. An interjection during a speech to indicate support or approval (similar to "hear, hear!").
    Sense id: en-kia_kaha-mi-phrase-YMa5dB6p

Download JSON data for kia kaha meaning in Maori (1.2kB)

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      "ipa": "/ki.aˈka.ha/"
    },
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      "ipa": "[ki.ɐˈkɐ.hɐ]"
    }
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          "motto",
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        "An interjection during a speech to indicate support or approval (similar to \"hear, hear!\")."
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      "ipa": "[ki.ɐˈkɐ.hɐ]"
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