Irish

Adverb

aníos

1. up, upwards (from a low position to a higher one)
2. from below
3. from the north
4. from a country district, lesser town or centre
5. from an inferior position in life
6. (of growth) up

Usage notes

Aníos implies upward movement toward the speaker (or some contextually relevant reference point); it contrasts with suas, which implies upward movement away from the speaker (or reference point).

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References

• “anís” in Dictionary of the Irish Language, Royal Irish Academy, 1913–76.
• “aníos” in Foclóir Gaeḋilge agus Béarla, Irish Texts Society, 1927, by Patrick S. Dinneen.
• "aníos" in Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla, An Gúm, 1977, by Niall Ó Dónaill.