karakia
English
editEtymology
editNoun
editkarakia pl (plural only)
- (New Zealand) Māori incantations and prayers, used to invoke spiritual guidance and protection.
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editPronunciation
editVerb
editkarakia (passive karakiatia)
Noun
editkarakia
- an incantation, ritual chant, spell (related to Maori traditions)
- a prayer, grace, blessing (related to introduced religions)
- 2021, “Kai Whatu”, performed by Alien Weaponry:
- Kahore e whakahaumaru tō karakia
- Your prayers will not protect you