anu

Meaning

Common Definition

(particle) [separates multiple possibilities, replacing another particle], or

ku definitions

choice³, decide², either², or⁵, select², selection², & whether³

pu definition

  • PARTICLE or

Usage

sitelen pona

anu

perhaps from mathematical symbol "or" (∨)

sitelen sitelen

anu in sitelen sitelen format

UCSUR Codepoint

U+F1907

More Info

Commentary

The usage of "anu" as a content word meaning "choose" remains controversial.

Origin

  • Georgian: ან (an); or
  • Created by: jan Sonja
  • Coined in: pre-pu

Usage Data

  • Category: core
  • Usage: 99%
  • Book: pu

Usage Trend

Before 2022, the survey asked "Do you consider this word real?"; After 2022, the question was changed to "Do you use this word?". Therefore, results before and after 2022, marked by the red line, are not comparable.