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haka meaning in Hindi

हाका hākā

/ˈhɑːkə/US/ˈhɑkə/

haka in Hindi: हाका (hākā). In English, haka means a group dance of New Zealand's Māori people featuring rhythmic chanting, vigorous facial and arm movements, and foot stamping. Traditionally a war dance, today it is also performed to welcome guests, as a mark of respect at occasions such as commemorations and funerals, as a challenge to opposing teams at sports events, and for artistic purposes.

Hindi words for haka

group dance of New Zealand's Māori people
हाका hākā

English meaning of haka

  1. noun A group dance of New Zealand's Māori people featuring rhythmic chanting, vigorous facial and arm movements, and foot stamping. Traditionally a war dance, today it is also performed to welcome guests, as a mark of respect at occasions such as commemorations and funerals, as a challenge to opposing teams at sports events, and for artistic purposes.
  2. verb To perform the haka.

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Questions about haka in Hindi

What is the meaning of haka in Hindi?
Haka in Hindi is हाका (hākā).
haka का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Haka: हाका (hākā).
What does haka mean in English?
Haka means a group dance of New Zealand's Māori people featuring rhythmic chanting, vigorous facial and arm movements, and foot stamping. Traditionally a war dance, today it is also performed to welcome guests, as a mark of respect at occasions such as commemorations and funerals, as a challenge to opposing teams at sports events, and for artistic purposes.

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