interjection
General Slang
kia ora
KEE-ah OR-ah · interjection · informal
Hello; a Māori greeting of goodwill
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Definitions
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A widely used greeting meaning literally 'be well/healthy', used for hello, thanks, or as an expression of agreement.
“Kia ora, everyone, thanks for coming along today.”
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kia ora In A Sentence
Kia ora, everyone, thanks for coming along today.
Origin & Usage
From Māori 'kia ora' (be well); adopted across all New Zealand English.
Variants
kiora
People Also Ask
What does kia ora mean?
Kia ora literally means 'be well' or 'be healthy' in Māori, and is used as a greeting for hello, as a thank you, or to show agreement.
Is it OK for non-Māori to say kia ora?
Yes. Kia ora is used across all of New Zealand society as a warm, everyday greeting and is welcomed from anyone.
How do you respond to kia ora?
You can simply say 'kia ora' back, which works as a friendly return greeting.
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