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.

Etymology

tte (quotative) + ŕima (to think, to meditate).