Contionary:taʻuka

Kiwi

Alternative forms

(Kiwi Devanagari)

Etymology

Ultimately from Proto-Rana *tapuka, 'cloud'. From the roots √tp ('relating to the sky') and the augmentative suffix -ka.

Pronunciation

(Kiwi) IPA: /tɑʔuˈqɑ/

Noun

taʻuka c6 (plural nominative titaʻuka)

1. A rain cloud.
2. A big, dark, ominous cloud.

   kakūʻuye namaʻīkōloʻitaʻukate.

   The skies are shrouded by the darkest of clouds.

3. (figuratively) Ignorance, lack of knowledge.

Usage notes

This is an informal Kiwi noun. It should not be used with people of superior social status, but only your peers.