mīharo
The Maori word for amazing is mīharo.
The word is used to describe something that possesses uniquely wonderful qualities. You can use Miharo as a versatile expression for anything wonderful or amazing, while Whakamīharo is a formal term used to describe something that is marvellous or wondrous.
Meaning: possessing uniquely wonderful qualities (adj)
Which one should you use?
While Miharo is a versatile term for wonderful or amazing things, Whakamīharo is a term for something marvellous or wondrous.
Did you know?
- In Māori culture, expressing 'amazing' or wonder is often linked to the concept of 'ihi', which refers to a physical sensation of awe or a psychic power felt during a performance.
- The word mīharo is often used as a verb meaning 'to be amazed' or 'to wonder', rather than just a describing word.
- While mīharo is used for 'amazing', if you want to describe a person who is truly 'amazing' or extraordinary in their skill, you might use the word 'toa' to imply they are a champion or hero.
Examples in context
- Ka whakamīharo te mahi aroha o ēnei tāngataThe kindness of these people is amazing
- He mīharo te ao.The world is amazing.
- He mīharo tō mahi.Your work is amazing.
- He mīharo te kitenga.The view is amazing.
Example conversation
Maia and Wiremu are looking at a beautiful sunset.
- MaiaTitiro mai, he mīharo te sunset!Look, the sunset is amazing!
- WiremuAe, he mīharo tonu.Yes, it really is amazing.
- MaiaKua kite koe i tēnei i mua?Have you seen this before?
- WiremuKāore, he mea mīharo tēnei.No, this is something amazing.
