exclamation

• A Maori greeting addressed to two people.

  ‘I replied "Tena Korua," so as to include his wife’

  More example sentences

  • ‘“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, Bros—the first time I saw your show was in 1976 with a Maori cultural group lead by uncle.’
  • ‘Tena korua, Brother and Sister.’
  • ‘Tena korua, Sam and Marama.’
  • ‘Lord Cooke and Lady Cooke, tena korua.’
  • ‘Tena korua, John and Willie—yesterday we were sent the link to your radio programme of your discussion with Amy.’
  • ‘My two favourite singers from back in the day—would love to see you grace our screens once again—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!’
  • ‘Welcome also to our prime minister and the governor general—tena korua.’