karakia

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Maori karakia.

Noun

karakia pl (plural only)

1. (New Zealand) Māori incantations and prayers, used to invoke spiritual guidance and protection.

Anagrams

• Arakaki, Kaikara

Maori

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈka.raˌki.a/, [ˈkɐ.ɾɐˌki.ɐ]

Verb

karakia (passive karakiatia)

1. to recite ritual chants or a prayer, to say grace, to pray

Noun

karakia

1. an incantation, ritual chant, spell (related to Maori traditions)
2. 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