Dear Nina,

If by chance it has the spelling 'aamantaa', it means 'yes' or
'indeed'. Cone has: aamantaa, ind., (interjection of affirmation) yes,
certainly. The CPD says it is used in Abhidhamma catechism so I think
this is likely the meaning you're looking for. Not sure if it is
derived from the root 'mant' though, as it is similar in meaning to
'aama'.

Jim

> Dear Rett,
> I am studying a part of the Yamaka (sixth Book of Abhidhamma) and

have the

> word aamanta. There are questions and fater each one there is:

aamanta. PED

> gives: asking, asked, invited (from aamanteti, or aa+mant). Can it

be: I am

> asking? What does Cone say?