ŗe

Riyan

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɣa/
• Rhyme: -a ⁽²⁾

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.