ahakoa
1. (particle) although, notwithstanding, despite, even though, whatever, no matter, in spite of, nevertheless.
(Te Pihinga Textbook (Ed. 2): 113;)
Ahakoa kāore he moni, he pai tonu te wawata. / Although there is no money, it's good to dream.
Synonyms: ahatia, hāunga, hei aha koa, he ahakoa, anō, aua atu (rā), hei aha (koa/noa iho), me aha koa
2. (particle) whether ... or - when repeated.
Ahakoa Māori, ahakoa Pākehā, me whakarongo koutou. / Whether Māori or Pākehā, you should listen.
