Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tena-koe
Phrase
teh-nah-koh-eh
Definition
A term used primarily in Maori culture that means ‘our language’ or ‘to speak our language’.
Examples
Tena-koe, e hoa! Ka pai to korero. (Hello, friend! Your speaking is good.)
In our community, we always say tena-koe to each other to embrace our language.
Meaning
Tena-koe signifies the importance of linguistic heritage and the act of communication in a shared cultural context, particularly among Maori speakers.
Synonyms
our language
to speak
greeting
