Appendix:Toki Pona/ante

Toki Pona

ante in sitelen pona

Glyph origin

The sitelen pona glyph has several possible origins. It may represent a diversion of two lines. It may also be derived from the glyph for sama or a combination of it with ala.

Etymology

From Dutch ander (“other, different”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈante/

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• Rhymes: -te

Noun

ante

1. difference, distinction
2. change, alteration, variation
3. transformation, transition, adaptation, conversion
4. contrast, counterpart

Verb

ante

1. (intransitive) to differ, to distinguish
2. (transitive, intransitive) to change, to alter, to modify, to edit
3. (transitive, intransitive) to transform, to adapt, to adjust, to convert

Adjective

ante

1. other, separate
2. different, distinct, unlike
3. altered, changed, modified
4. opposed

Adverb

ante

1. differently
2. Used before la:
   1. otherwise, or else
   2. Used to change subject: anyway

Antonyms

• sama