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riaka
strain (effort)
Mātauranga
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He Tautuhinga
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Definition
He whakapau a te tinana, a te hinengaro rānei i tōna kaha.
An intense or strong physical or mental effort.
He Tauira
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Example
I riaka ōna waewae i te kaha o tana oma.
She strained her legs due to her vigorous run.