riaka

strain (effort)

Mātauranga Education

He Tautuhinga | Definition

He whakapau a te tinana, a te hinengaro rānei i tōna kaha.
An intense or strong physical or mental effort.

He Tauira | Example

I riaka ōna waewae i te kaha o tana oma.
She strained her legs due to her vigorous run.