An event, season, etc., (ma-) is almost near.
Ivv. manam 'before, future time'
asidég
lapit
Manam danaw pista da do Idi.
Their fiesta at Idi is almost near.
Manam danaw ammyan.
Wet season is almost near.
anamen
The place just before where something is taking place.
Mangay ka do anamenaya no kayo.
Go to the place just before the tree.
Arid anamen mwaya mayyayit tachi no chito.
There is dog feces at the place just before where you are weeding.
kanam
The time period just prior to an event.
Nagtotōlag sa an āngo parinen da do kanam no Nabidad.
They agreed on what to do during the time period just prior to Christmas.