Filters

Idioms

Phrases

Proverbs

Loan words

Historical loan words

Filters

Idioms

Phrases

Proverbs

Loan words

Historical loan words

whakakaha

1. (verb) (-ina,-ngia,-tia) to strengthen, enable, turn up, (sound, etc.), reinforce, charge (phone, computer, etc.).

Whakamahia ai tēnei kōrero hei whakakaha ake i tētahi whakaaro (HKK 1999:10). / This idiom is used to make an idea stronger.

Show example

Hide example

Synonyms: whakaū, taunaki, whakamarohi, aukaha, haukaha


2. (modifier) strengthening, emphasising.

He kupu whakakaha ake ēnei i te tāwara o te kōrero (HKK 1999:10). / These are words that emphasise the essence of the statement.

Show example

Hide example


3. (noun) strengthening, intensification.

Ahakoa tērā, i kite tonu ia i ngā hua e puta ana, arā, te whakakaha ake i te pai o ngā mahi haka, waiata, poi, pātere me te tito waiata (TTR 2000:92). / Despite that, he realised the benefits that accrued, that it would encourage higher standards in haka, waiata, poi, pātere and composition.

Show example

Hide example

New favourites & quiz!

The Te Aka Māori Dictionary mobile app now has the ability to sort your favourite words into folders. Plus, these folders can be turned into a quiz for a fun way to learn words and definitions. Download or update the app today!

iOS Android

The App

Te Aka Māori Dictionary is also available as an iOS and Android app. Download below.

iOS Android

The Book

Te Aka Māori-English, English-Māori Dictionary and Index by John C Moorfield comprises a selection of modern and everyday language that will be extremely useful for learners of the Māori language.

More info

He Pātaka Kupu

Te kai a te rangatira

He Pātaka Kupu is a monolingual Māori language dictionary, and was designed using its own culturally authentic terms.

Visit website

00:00