Anō = yet

When we think of anō we might think of it meaning ‘again’ as in ‘ka kite anō’ – ‘see you again’.

But it is also used to mean yet and already (to indicate completion or fulfilment of an action).

Kua oti anō koe? Have you finished yet?

Kua kai anō koutou? Have you guys already eaten? Have you guys eaten yet?

Another word for ‘already’ is ‘kē’.

Āe, kua kai kē mātou. Yes we’ve already eaten.

Kua haere kē atu ra ia. He has already gone away there.

Kāore anō = not yet

Kua kai kē a Hamiora? Has Hamiora already eaten?

Kua kai anō a Hamiora? Has Hamiora eaten yet?

Kāore anō. Not yet.

Kāore anō te pahi kia tae mae. The bus hasn’t come yet.

Kāore anō te hui kia mutu. The meeting hasn’t finished yet.

Kāore anō ngā pātītī o te kura kia tapahia. The lawns (grass) at the school haven’t been cut yet.

Kāore anō ngā kai kia mātao. The food isn’t cold yet.

Kāore āno te wai kia hū hei mahi kapu tī. The water hasn’t boiled yet to make a cup of tea.

Kāore anō te pere kia tangi. The bell hasn’t rung yet.

Kāore anō ngā tamariki nohinohi kia oho. The little children haven’t woken up yet.

Kāore anō te kēmu kia tīmata. The game hasn’t started yet.

Kei te kai tonu ia. He’s still eating.

Mehemea i te ora tonu ia …. If she was still alive …..

Kei te ora tonu koe? Are you still alive?

Kei te whakatoi tonu a Tui ki a Natalie. Tui is still teasing N