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Each haka has its own interpretation, but you have to make sure you are in unison with your team-mates; the haka should be a proper war cry.
Jonah Lomu

Meaning of "haka" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HAKA

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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF HAKA

haka  [ˈhɑːkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HAKA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Haka is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HAKA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

haka

Haka

A haka is a traditional ancestral war cry, dance or challenge from the Māori people of New Zealand. It is a posture dance performed by a group, with vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted accompaniment. The New Zealand rugby team's practice of performing a haka before their matches has made the dance more widely known around the world.

Definition of haka in the English dictionary

The definition of haka in the dictionary is a Māori war chant accompanied by gestures. Other definition of haka is a similar performance by a rugby team.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HAKA


aka
ˈɑːkə
Barca
ˈbɑːkə
barker
ˈbɑːkə
biomarker
ˈbaɪəʊˌmɑːkə
charka
ˈtʃɑːkə
kaka
ˈkɑːkə
Lusaka
luːˈzɑːkə
marka
ˈmɑːkə
marker
ˈmɑːkə
moussaka
mʊˈsɑːkə
Oaxaca
wəˈhɑːkə
Osaka
əʊˈsɑːkə
paca
ˈpɑːkə
Parca
ˈpɑːkə
parka
ˈpɑːkə
Parker
ˈpɑːkə
pataca
pəˈtɑːkə
raca
ˈrɑːkə
Sarka
ˈzɑːkə
Zarqa
ˈzɑːkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HAKA

haji
Haji-Ioannou
hajj
hajjah
hajji
hakam
hakari
hake
hakea
hakeem
Hakenkreuz
hakim
Hakluyt
Hakodate
haku
hakuna mathata

WORDS THAT END LIKE HAKA

abaka
Chaka
chakalaka
Dhaka
Halaka
jataka
kabaka
Kanaka
kapa haka
karaka
Karnataka
Melaka
mousaka
pataka
Punaka
Shaka
sifaka
taka
Tripitaka
waka

Synonyms and antonyms of haka in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «haka» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HAKA

Find out the translation of haka to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of haka from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «haka» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

哈卡
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

haka
570 millions of speakers

English

haka
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

haka
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

هاكا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Хака
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

haka
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Haka
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

haka
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Haka
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

haka
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ハカ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

하카
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Haka
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

haka
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஹாக்கா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हाक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

haka
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

haka
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Haka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Хака
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Haka
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

haka
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

haka
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

haka
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

haka
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of haka

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HAKA»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HAKA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about haka

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4 QUOTES WITH «HAKA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word haka.
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Jonah Lomu
Each haka has its own interpretation, but you have to make sure you are in unison with your team-mates; the haka should be a proper war cry.
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Jonah Lomu
I went to a boarding school with a strong Maori tradition, where we were taught all about the haka.
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Jason Momoa
I'm half Hawaiian and the haka is a very sacred thing, something your family teaches you - my father taught me.
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Luka Sulic
Everybody recommends New Zealand. I really want to learn this haka, the traditional dance - I love it; it's so cool.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HAKA»

Discover the use of haka in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to haka and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Haka!: Te Tohu O Te Whenua Rangatira
Serveral haka texts are reproduced, both in English and Maori. Illustrated with a selection of historial and contemporary photographs, this is a book that fills an important gap in our knowledge of a vital aspect of Maori culture.
Tīmoti Sam Kāretu, 1993
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Haka: A Living Tradition 2nd Edition
This story of the haka begins with its origins in the mists of time and looks at its place in legend and in the early Maori world, and the observations of the first European explorers, missionaries and settlers.
Wira Gardiner, 2010
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Language, Linguistics, and Leadership: Essays in Honour of ...
Peter Tovey, University ofHawai'i at Manoa The Maori haka is a form of communication which maximizes the corporeality of language. That is, the body movements, often exaggerated, accompanying the chants lend strength to the conveyance ...
Joseph H. O'Mealy, Laura E. Lyons, 1998
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Maori Games and Haka: Instructions, Words and Actions
It includes the Maori words for songs and a guide to pronunciation, as well as to concert presentation. The many drawings in the book illustrate the actions. This new edition has a revised introduction and clear layout.
Alan Armstrong, 2005
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Hawaiian Dictionary: Hawaiian-English, English-Hawaiian
Haka hele. to stare or examine carefully as one walks. Ua haka malQ aku kona malt maka t ka met 'ilihune I Hal 10.8), his eyes are privily set against the poor. 6. vt. To place wood in a ground oven, to lay an oven fire. 7. n. Heart, hearts, in a ...
Mary Kawena Pukui, Samuel H. Elbert, 1986
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Financial & Managerial Accounting
With the sixteenth edition of Financial and Managerial Accounting: The Basis for Business Decisions, the Williams author team continues to be a solid foundation for students who are learning basic accounting concepts.
Jan Williams, Sue Haka, Mark Bettner, 2011
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Financial Accounting
While many texts characterize themselves as having either a “user” approach or a “preparer” approach, Williams’ Financial Accounting is written for faculty who want to strike a balance between these approaches.
Jan Williams, Sue Haka, Mark Bettner, 2011
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Meaningful Inconsistencies: Bicultural Nationhood, the Free ...
In the sections that follow, I describe and analyze kapa haka performed by the bilingual students, a Thai dance performed by visiting fee-paying students, and the Japanese dance performed by myself. 1 then explore what the separation of ...
Neriko Musha Doerr, 2009
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Performing Aotearoa: New Zealand Theatre and Drama in an Age ...
Innovation in Haka I would like to complete this essay by describing an activity that is taking place at the time of writing. As an example of the experimental work convened by the trust, in 2005 and throughout 2006, Orotokare has convened a ...
Marc Maufort, David O'Donnell (MA.), 2007
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Dictionary & Grammar of the Easter Island Language
hablar vt. He banáija / He kii / / —bien una persona: vt. He haka- honui / He hakapaka // —en exceso: vt. He ijutu~ijutu // —fuerte: vt. He póhi / / —mal de otra persona: vt. He ámi~ámi. hacer Existe en pascuense este verbo, en la forma de ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HAKA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term haka is used in the context of the following news items.
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'I never felt intimidated' - Argentina's Marcelo Bosch on All Blacks haka
And while Argentina would love nothing more than causing an upset, midfielder Marcelo Bosch admits he's also pretty excited about the All Blacks haka. «TVNZ, Jul 15»
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Marcelo Bosch: Facing the haka is something special - TVNZ
Jordan Spieth sets off on his quest for the British Open by playing with the guy he beat in the US Open. Spieth is in the group with Dustin Johnson, who had a ... «TVNZ, Jul 15»
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Captain Jack Sparrow visits Australian children's hospital
And while Argentina would love nothing more than causing an upset, midfielder Marcelo Bosch admits he's also pretty excited about the All Blacks haka. «TVNZ, Jul 15»
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Whangarei Mai Tawhiti claim 4th '2degrees Kapa Haka Super 12's' win
Crowds at Auckland Viaduct got a taste of Māori culture this weekend at the 2degrees Kapa Haka Super 12s. It's a contemporary kapa haka ... «Māori Television, Jul 15»
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Whāngarei team retain 2degrees Kapa Haka Super 12s title
Reigning 2degrees Kapa Haka Super 12s champions Whāngarei-Mai-Tawhiti took out the title for the fourth time running at The Cloud in ... «Scoop.co.nz, Jul 15»
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Maori All Blacks go head-to-head with haka against Fiji
Maori All Blacks go head-to-head with haka against Fiji. Fri, Jul 10. share. SKY. Source: Maori All Blacks go head-to-head with haka against Fiji. 02:21 ... «TVNZ, Jul 15»
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The All Blacks and Samoa lay down their challenges with fierce haka
Basketball · Golf · Tennis. Rugby. The All Blacks and Samoa lay down their challenges with fierce haka. Tue, Jul 7. share. SKY. Source: Related. All Blacks ... «TVNZ, Jul 15»
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Video: What happens when Haka meets Siva Tau?
SPARKS were always going to fly when the All Blacks Haka met Samoa's traditional Siva ... The All Blacks perform the haka in Apia, Samoa. «Fox Sports, Jul 15»
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All Blacks haka and Samoa Siva Tau to set the tone for combative …
"It's about the Manu Samoa warriors taking on the challenge and giving it everything. It's very similar to the All Blacks haka. It pumps you up. «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
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Intimidating new haka revealed by Gisborne Boys' High School
A video of the Poverty Bay school's updated war cry was posted to Facebook, quickly gathering support for the fierce and emotional display. «TVNZ, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Haka [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/haka>. May 2024 ».
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