tte ŕima (45_Idioms & Fixed Expressions)
tte ŕima
tte ŕima
Grammatical function
- Type: Epistemic expression (Quotative + cognition verb).
- Meaning: Flags the preceding clause as an opinion / uncertain belief — “I think that…”
Usage Note
Appended after a clause to mark it as belief rather than asserted fact.
Structure
[Clause] tte ŕima
Pronunciation
IPA: /tːə ɾima/
Example sentence
To John shánă tte ŕima. I think that John is wise.