ahiahi
/aˈhiahi/
The Maori word for "afternoon" is ahiahi.
ahiahi is a noun used to refer to the part of the day between noon and evening.
Meaning: part of the day between noon and evening (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈhiahi/
Did you know?
- The root of ahiahi can be traced back to the Proto-Austronesian word *ʀabiqi, linking the Maori word for 'afternoon' to languages spoken across Southeast Asia.
- In some contexts, ahiahi can blur the line between 'afternoon' and 'evening', as Maori traditionally viewed time through natural cycles rather than strict clock hours.
Examples in context
- Ka kite i a koe i te ahiahi.See you in the afternoon.
- He pai te ahiahi nei.This afternoon is nice.
- Ka titiro au i te ahiahi.I will look in the afternoon.
Example conversation
Maia and Tane are discussing a meeting time.
- MaiaKa taea koe i te ahiahi?Are you available in the afternoon?
- TaneAe, ka taea ahau i te ahiahi.Yes, I am available in the afternoon.
- MaiaHe pai tēnā.That is good.
- TaneKa kite i a koe.See you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ahiahi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ahiahi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
