kia ora

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Maori kia ora.

Pronunciation[edit]

(New Zealand) IPA^(key): /ˌkiː(a) ˈoːrə/, [-ɾə]
Rhymes: -ɔːɹə

Interjection[edit]

kia ora

(New Zealand, informal) Used as a greeting.
Synonyms: hello, hi
(New Zealand) Expressing good will or gratitude.

Anagrams[edit]

akoria

Maori[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Desiderative verbal particle kia +‎ ora (“health, wellness”). Literally, "may [you] be of good health".

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /kiˈao.ra/, [kiˈɐɔ.ɾɐ]

Interjection[edit]

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A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
An expression of gratitude (similar to cheers!).
An expression of support or agreement (similar to hear hear).

See also[edit]

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