tte (02_Particles in Asaxi)
tte
tte
Grammatical function
- Type: Low Binding Particle (Clause Final)
- Function: Quotative / Explanatory
- Meaning: “That”, “So”, “It is said”, “Speaking of”.
Pronunciation
IPA: /tːe/
Pitch Accent
- Morae: t · te
- Pattern:
L · L - Class:
atonal
Example sentences
Example 1
- Asaxi: xő xoxo tte.
- English: Quotation: He says he is leaving. (Lit: He leaves [quote]).
- Polish: x
Example 2
- Asaxi: john zèshěsonů tte, gavină.
- English: Explanation: John read, so he is good.
- Polish: x
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese って (tte).
Derived terms
- (no compounds attested) — see 43_Quotative & Casual Topic