As a prefix:
* "Kia ora!" means "Hello!" or "Greetings!" and is a common Māori greeting.
* "Kia kaha!" means "Be strong!" or "Stay strong!" and is used to encourage someone.
* "Kia ora!" can also be used to express "Good health!" or "Well-being!"
Other meanings:
* "Kia" can also mean "to" or "for" when used before a verb, similar to "to" in English.
* "Kia" can be used to emphasize a request or command, like "Please" or "Do".
Examples:
* Kia ora, tēnei! (Hello, this!)
* Kia kaha, e hoa! (Be strong, friend!)
* Kia pai tō rā! (Have a good day!)
* Kia rite (Get ready)
It's important to understand the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of "Kia."