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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KIA KAHA

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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 KIA KAHA

kia kaha  [ˌkɪə ˈkɑːhə] play
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WHAT DOES KIA KAHA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Kia kaha

Kia kaha is a Māori phrase used by both the Māori and Pākehā people of New Zealand meaning stay strong, used as an affirmation. The phrase has significant meaning for both the Māori and Pākehā people: popularised through its usage by the 28th Māori Battalion during World War II, it is found in titles of books and songs, as well as a motto. Linguistically, kia kaha consists of the desiderative verbal particle kia, used here as 'an encouragement to achieve the state named', that is, to achieve kaha or strength. Kaha derives from Proto-Polynesian *kafa, meaning "strong" or "great"; *kafa is also the Proto-Polynesian term for sennit rope, a strong rope made from coconut fibres and used for lashing canoes, weapons, and buildings together.

Definition of kia kaha in the English dictionary

The definition of kia kaha in the dictionary is be strong!.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KIA KAHA


Naha
ˈnɑːhə
tinaja
tɪˈnɑːhə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KIA KAHA

ki
kia ora
kiaat
kiang
Kiangsi
Kiangsu
Kiaochow
Kiaochow Bay
kiaugh
kibbe
kibbeh
kibble
kibbutz
kibbutzim
kibbutznik
kibe
kibei
kibitka
kibitz
kibitzer

WORDS THAT END LIKE KIA KAHA

a la plancha
aha
aloha
alpha
brouhaha
buddha
captcha
cha
Doha
geisha
ha
ha-ha
koha
Martha
Omaha
Praha
satyagraha
taha
taiaha
Te Rauparaha

Synonyms and antonyms of kia kaha in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «kia kaha» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KIA KAHA

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

Translator English - Chinese

东风悦达起亚KAHA
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

kia kaha
570 millions of speakers

English

kia kaha
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

किआ Kaha
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

كيا قها
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Kia Каха
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Kia Kaha
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কিয়া কাহ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

kia kaha
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kia kaha
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

kia kaha
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

起亜のカハ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

기아 카하
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kia kaha
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kia Kaha
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கியா காஹா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

किआ कह
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kia kaha
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

kia Kaha
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Kia Kaha
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Kia Каха
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

kia kaha
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

kia Kaha
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Kia kaha
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kia kaha
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kia Kaha
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of kia kaha

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KIA KAHA»

The term «kia kaha» is quite widely used and occupies the 50.114 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KIA KAHA» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KIA KAHA»

Discover the use of kia kaha in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to kia kaha and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Kia Kaha
Kia Kaha, by Christine Abrahams, tells the tale of a romance predicted by prophecy, condemned by the Church, and destined by fate to usher in a new age of humanity, but even fate isn't destined.
Christine Abrahams, 2009
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Kia Kaha: New Zealand in the Second World War
This collection of essays is the most important history of New Zealand's involvement in the Second World War to appear in many years.
John Crawford, 2002
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Truths and Myths of Cyber-bullying: International ...
This research included 45 schools (27 that had done Kia Kaha in the past 3 years and 18 who had not) participating in an evaluation of the programme in 2006. Schools were drawn from the lower North Island and upper South Island and were ...
Shaheen Shariff, Andrew H. Churchill, 2010
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Kia Kaha: The Cathedral Mouse
After the February 2011 earthquake a young mouse helps the people of Christchurch by sharing the message of faith. Suggested level: primary.
Clare Erasmus, 2012
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The Nature of School Bullying: A Cross-National Perspective
This may be an unrealistic stance, for as Australian bullying expert Ken Rigby ( 1996) has observed, many bullies like a good fight and are not cowards (as the Kia Kaha video suggests) and do not always back down. Precipitating a physical  ...
Richard Catalano, JOSINE JUNGER-TAS,, YOHJI MORITA, 2014
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Kaha's Amazing Adventure
Kaha the kiwifruit tells how he is picked, graded, packed and transported by ship to Japan, where he ends up in a fruitbowl. Includes some Māori vocbulary. Suggested level: primary.
Kia Kaha Enterprises, 1999
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Kia Kaha: Forever Strong: New Zealand's Involvement in World ...
"Produced in conjunction with Kia kaha - forever strong, an exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II, National Library Gallery, 6 May - 30 July 1995"--T. p. verso.
National Library of New Zealand, Ewan Hyde, Mary Milroy Barr, 1995
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White Cloud, Silver Screen: New Zealand on Film
It was made a long time ago and it's time for a glorious remake.' One day someone might take up the challenge. New Zealand is a small country with a film future that shines brightly on the silver screen. Kia tupato i nga whakawai Kia kaha ra, ...
Bob Harvey, Robert Anster Harvey, 2005
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Wilderness - (Inspired by Sylvia Day, Maya Banks, H.M. Ward):
Devastated by the death of her mother, Charlene Koh starts questioning her faith in God.
S.L. Boo, John Ling, 2013
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7 Summits: A Nurse's Quest to Conquer Mountaineering and Life
How much farther did I have to go? Would anyone hear me if I started to scream? KIA KAHA ... Maori language from New Zealand and literally means “Be Strong.” —MB MyEverest Blog awareness of Strengths Moments later, in what felt like an.
Patrick Hickey, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KIA KAHA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kia kaha is used in the context of the following news items.
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Getting our dux in a row - National - NZ Herald News
Napier's Te Aute College has a motto: "Whakatangata Kia Kaha" or "Like Men Be Strong". It provided young Tama Potaka with a foundation on ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
2
Filling needs with solutions
... and new perspectives to inform and energise our activities. Unity of purpose brings strength. Strength brings resilience. Kia kaha Tairawhiti. «Gisborne Herald, Jul 15»
3
All Blacks fan scores big
Kia kaha, All Blacks." As one of 22 announced winners, Rihari and his father Darrel were picked to fly to Christchurch for the people's press ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
4
Black hole doubts that gnaw away at rugby supporter
Roar Guru. By Kia Kaha, 16 Jul 2015 Kia Kaha is a Roar Guru. Tagged: 2015 Rugby World Cup, All Blacks, Rugby Union, Rugby World Cup. 0 Have your say. «The Roar, Jul 15»
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Veteran rugby league player Eddie Hei Hei dies after Invercargill …
... to all our youth who gave back to our waka luv u our friend, Captain and mate moe mai ki rung i the atamira. kia kaha whanau pani.". «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
6
Story of a rugby fan from India
Wonderful contributors like Brett McKay, Spiro, David Lord, Diggercane, Kia Kaha, Harry Jones, Armand van Zyl, and numerous others – along ... «The Roar, Jul 15»
7
Weekly sports draws
... 5.45pm: Average Joes v Renwick Roosters; 6.45pm: Misfits v Battlers; 7pm: Howz That v 3rd Ballers; 8pm: Kia Kaha v Riverside Refinishes; ... «Marlborough Express, Jun 15»
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The 2015 Rugby Championship shapes as each nation's Undie 500
The 2015 Rugby Championship shapes as each nation's Undie 500. Kia Kaha Roar Guru. By Kia Kaha, 20 Jun 2015 Kia Kaha is a Roar Guru. Tagged: All ... «The Roar, Jun 15»
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Indoor centre results
Wednesday June 3: Renwick 126 Waterboys 110, Horns Up 132 Kia Kaha 54, Smugglers 169 Liams Team 116, 3rd Ballers 114 Howz That 32, ... «Marlborough Express, Jun 15»
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Lecretia Seales is 'courageous and beautiful' - support floods in for …
"And courageous. And beautiful. And so are all those who care for her. How inspirational is this life? Beyond words. Kia kaha to you all xxx.". «TVNZ, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Kia kaha [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/kia-kaha>. Apr 2024 ».
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