Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Kia Ora!!!


A month ago in Auckland, there were this beautiful light show in the city, which was pretty amazing. In the wet and cold weather, I was standing with a couple of friend, mesmerised.


Kia ora is a Māori language greeting which has entered New Zealand English. It means literally "be well/healthy" and is translated as an informal "hi" at the Māori Language Commission website Kōrero Māori.[1]100 Māori words every New Zealander should know, with a definition "Hi!, G'day! (general informal greeting)".[2]

It also signifies agreement with a speaker at a meeting, as part of a culture which prizes oratoryinfotainment. Other Māori greetings, "Tēnā koe" (one person), "Tēnā kōrua" (two people) and "Tēnā koutou" (three or more people), are also widely used.[citation needed]. Likewise, "kia ora" can follow a similar pattern to address different specific numbers of people.

By itself, it can be used to address any number of people, but by adding "koe" (i.e. "kia ora koe") one can specify a greeting to a single person; "kōrua" (two people); "koutou" (three or more people); and by following with "tātou" one addresses all the people present, including the speaker themself.

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage website NZ History lists it as one of
100 Māori words every New Zealander should know, with a definition "Hi!, G'day! (general informal greeting)".




ps: betul apa orang-orang tua cakap,jauh perjalanan luas permandangan

pss: happy birthday sasa

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