ana

Meanings

• prefix

  Ana is a prefix in the Maori language meaning 'up', 'against', or 'towards'.

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Antonyms

kata

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Synonyms

aa

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Variants

List of all variants of ana that leads to same result
ana , anas , anna , ANA , a- , an- , ana- , -ana , -iana , Santa Ana , Santa Anas , an arm and a leg , an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

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Etymology

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The prefix 'ana' comes from the Proto-Polynesian root *ana, which means 'up' or 'against'.

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Trivia

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1. The prefix 'ana' is also found in other Polynesian languages, such as Samoan and Tongan.

2. In some Maori legends, Anana is said to have the power to bring the dead back to life.

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Related Concepts

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1. anapau: A Maori term meaning 'to rest', which is formed by combining the prefix 'ana' with the verb 'pau'.

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Culture

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In Maori mythology, Anana is a goddess of the underworld, associated with death and the afterlife. She is often depicted as a powerful and fearsome figure.

How to Memorize "ana"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the meaning of 'ana', visualize the prefix as moving up or towards something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the prefix 'ana' with the concept of moving up or towards something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Anana is up' to remember the meaning of the prefix.

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