noun
mahi
noun
1
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 notesIn 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".