ŗe

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Riyan

Etymology

From Old Riyan ɣa, from Proto-Laenkean *gʱe (discourse particle).

Pronunciation

Particle

ŗe

  1. (formal) marks a polar (yes-no) question
    Ŗa ḑi hedít vila sí hír nív?
    Did you find your dog?

Usage notes

  • Placed at the beginning of a sentence before the verb to mark it as a yes-no question.
  • In informal conversation, it is frequently omitted.