Definition of tena korua in English:
tena korua
exclamationˌteɪnɑː ˈkɔːruːə
NZ A Maori greeting addressed to two people.
I replied "Tena Korua," so as to include his wife
Example sentencesExamples
- Tena korua, John and Willie—yesterday we were sent the link to your radio programme of your discussion with Amy.
- “Tena korua” is used when writing to two people, and when using this, you do not have to insert the names of whom you are writing to.
- Tena korua, Brother and Sister.
- Lord Cooke and Lady Cooke, tena korua.
- Tena korua, I am writing a post for a blog, and I have a few questions that I am seeking the answers to.
- Tena korua, wishing you both a very Merry Xmas and a Peaceful New Year!
- Tena korua, Sam and Marama.
- My two favourite singers from back in the day—would love to see you grace our screens once again—tena korua!
- Tena korua, Bros—the first time I saw your show was in 1976 with a Maori cultural group lead by uncle.
- Welcome also to our prime minister and the governor general—tena korua.
Origin
Late 19th century: Maori, literally there you are.