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Maori
Etymology
From the verbal particle kia and kaha (“(be) strong, strength”).
Pronunciation
Interjection
kia kaha
- 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
- Winifred Bauer, 1997. The Reed Reference Grammar of Māori. Reed, page 99.