2. (modifier) happy, joyful, cheerful.
Kāore a ia i haere ki te kura, otirā, nō mai ia i te whānau mahana, i te whānau takaahuareka, ka akona nei e ia ngā tāhuhu kōrero me ngā tikanga tuku iho a tōna iwi (TTR 1996:18). / She did not go to school, but from the perspective of a secure and happy family she learned about the history and traditions of her people.
Synonyms: koakoa, manahau, matakuikui, whakakoakoa, tūrangahakoa, harikoa, hurō, harakoa, whakamanamana, koa
3. (noun) happiness, joy, delight.
Tēnei rā te takaahuareka o te ngākau mōu kua whātoro nei ki te kakau o te hoe (HM 3/1992:1). / We are delighted that you have grasped the handle of the paddle.
Synonyms: harakoakoa, koakoa, whakamanamana, whāwhāpū, koa, manahau, manamanahau, koanga, tūrangahakoa, hari, harikoa, hurō
