Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːkə/

Definitions of haka

noun a traditional Maori war dance or challenge

Example Sentences

A1 The haka is a traditional Maori dance.

A2 During the rugby game, the team performed a powerful haka.

B1 Learning the haka is an important part of understanding Maori culture.

B2 The haka is often performed at special events to showcase Maori heritage.

C1 The haka is a powerful and symbolic display of unity and strength.

C2 The haka is deeply rooted in Maori history and traditions, representing the spirit of the people.

verb to perform a haka

Example Sentences

A1 I haka dance at the cultural festival.

A2 The rugby team haka before every match.

B1 The Maori tribe haka to intimidate their opponents.

B2 The traditional haka performance was powerful and moving.

C1 The Maori warrior haka'd fiercely to show his strength and courage.

C2 The haka ritual is deeply rooted in Maori culture and history.

Examples of haka in a Sentence

formal The haka is a traditional Maori dance performed by the New Zealand rugby team before each match.

informal I love watching the All Blacks perform their haka before a game.

slang That haka was lit! The energy was off the charts.

figurative Her passionate speech was like a haka, commanding the attention of everyone in the room.

Grammatical Forms of haka

past tense

hakaed

plural

hakas

comparative

more haka

superlative

most haka

present tense

haka

future tense

will haka

perfect tense

have hakaed

continuous tense

is hakaing

singular

haka

positive degree

haka

infinitive

to haka

gerund

hakaing

participle

hakaed

Origin and Evolution of haka

First Known Use: 1827 year
Language of Origin: Māori
Story behind the word: The word 'haka' originates from the Māori people of New Zealand.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a traditional Māori dance or challenge, the word 'haka' has evolved to also encompass a wider range of performances and expressions of cultural identity.