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haka in Persian

هاکا hâkâ

/ˈhɑːkə/US/ˈhɑkə/

haka in Persian: هاکا (hâkâ). 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.

Persian words for haka

group dance of New Zealand's Māori people
هاکا hâkâ

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 Persian

What is the meaning of haka in Persian?
Haka in Persian is هاکا (hâkâ).
معنی haka چیست؟
Haka: هاکا (hâkâ).
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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