kia kaha

== Māori == === Etymology === From the verbal particle kia and kaha (“(be) strong, strength”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈkia ˈkaha/, [ˈkiɐ ˈkɐhɐ] === Interjection === kia kaha be strong (used as an affirmation or motto) A term of comfort or solace (equivalent of the English phrase "be strong, my thoughts are with you"). An interjection during a speech to indicate support or approval (similar to "hear, hear!"). === References === Winifred Bauer, 1997. The Reed Reference Grammar of Māori. Reed, page 99.