noun

mahi

Mahi (noun) means Work needed to get a task done (used especially in New Zealand English). Example: “There's still plenty of mahi to finish before the deadline.”

noun

Work needed to get a task done (used especially in New Zealand English).

"There's still plenty of mahi to finish before the deadline."

How to use mahi

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWork or effort put into completing a job — common in New Zealand English.

When to use it

Mostly used in New Zealand English, often alongside other Maori loanwords.

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Etymology

Borrowed from the Maori word mahi, meaning "work".

Rhymes for mahi

ahi Asahi

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mahi” mean?

The word “mahi” means work needed to get a task done (used especially in New Zealand English). In plain terms, work or effort put into completing a job — common in New Zealand English.

How do you use “mahi” in a sentence?

Here is “mahi” used in a sentence: “There's still plenty of mahi to finish before the deadline.”

What part of speech is “mahi”?

“Mahi” is a noun.

What is the meaning of mahi?

"mahi" (noun) means work needed to get a task done (used especially in New Zealand English).