Definitions

1. noun

A traditional method of measuring time, based on the sun’s position in the sky.

“The village elder used the maana to determine the best time for the harvest festival.”

2. noun

A measure of time used in traditional Indian calendars.

“The maana system is still used in some parts of rural India to tell the time.”

3. verb

To measure or determine time using the maana method.

“The villagers learned to maana the time so they could plan their daily activities.”