anu
[anuʔ]
pronoun
LanguageIban
Meaning- something whose name is unknown or left unmentioned, typically as a filler word.
- something
- A word used to refer to a person or thing when you cannot remember or do not want to mention the specific name. It acts as a filler word in conversation.
Aku deka mai anu nya ke pasar.
I want to bring that thing to the market.
Pronunciationanuʔ
Part of speechpronoun
Usage noteThis is very commonly used in daily conversation when the speaker temporarily forgets a word.
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