kia kaha
Maori
editEtymology
editFrom the verbal particle kia and kaha (“(be) strong, strength”).
Pronunciation
editInterjection
edit- be strong (used as an affirmation or motto)
- A term of comfort or solace (equivalent of the English phrase "be strong, my thoughts are with you").
- An interjection during a speech to indicate support or approval (similar to "hear, hear!").
References
edit- Winifred Bauer, 1997. The Reed Reference Grammar of Māori. Reed, page 99.