kainga

[ˈkaɪŋa]

kainga Definition

a Māori word meaning 'home' or 'village'.

Using kainga: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "kainga" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The marae is the heart of the kainga.

  • Example

    She longed to return to her kainga in the countryside.

  • Example

    The kainga was built on the banks of the river.

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Summary: kainga in Brief

'Kainga' [ˈkaɪŋa] is a Māori noun meaning 'home' or 'village'. It is often used to refer to a community or settlement, such as 'The marae is the heart of the kainga.' 'Kainga' can also denote a physical dwelling place, as in 'She longed to return to her kainga in the countryside.'