kia ora

English edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Maori kia ora.

Pronunciation edit

(New Zealand) IPA^(key): /ˌkiː(a) ˈoːrə/, [-ɾə]
Rhymes: -ɔːɹə

Interjection edit

kia ora

(New Zealand, informal) Used as a greeting.
Synonyms: hello, hi
(New Zealand) Expressing good will or gratitude.

Anagrams edit

akoria

Maori edit

Etymology edit

Desiderative verbal particle kia +‎ ora (“health, wellness”). Literally, "may [you] be of good health".

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /kiˈao.ra/, [kiˈɐɔ.ɾɐ]

Interjection edit

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A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
An expression of gratitude (similar to cheers!).
An expression of support or agreement (similar to hear hear).

See also edit

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