Koha
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkəʊhə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Koha is a noun meaning (New Zealand) A Māori tradition of reciprocal giving of gifts.
Meaning
(New Zealand) A Māori tradition of reciprocal giving of gifts.
More Meanings
- (New Zealand, by extension) A voluntary donation given for a service that has been provided.
- (chiefly Sri Lanka) The koel (Eudynamys), a genus of cuckoos from Asia, Australia, and the Pacific with a distinctive loud call; specifically, the Asian koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus).
Example Sentences
The event is free but organisers say a koha would help with resettlement.
The speaker then sits down and a person from the marae side walks over to collect the koha and acknowledge it.
In the old days the koha would be food to help with the running of the event, like baskets of kumara, [Michael] Skerrett said.
In and Out of Context is a free/koha event and for everyone! Bring the whole family, bring someone you’re keen to impress, if they’re impressed make a donation!
Word Forms
- kohas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pohiri, karanga, taonga, tikanga, tangihanga, tukutuku.
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