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tatrapi

tatra

indeclinable (tatra + api)

1. there; in that place
2. in that case; in that regard; in this matter; in this connection

Built from

• tatra — root · there
  Demonstrative adverb from ta- (that), pointing to a location or circumstance already established in context.
• api — root · also, too
  Enclitic particle adding emphasis or extension; marks the addition of a further point to what precedes.

Analysis. tatra (there, in that place) + api (also, too, even) — emphasizes the location or circumstance already mentioned by adding an additional point of reference or reinforcement.

Etymology. tatra derives from the root ta- (that, pointing), cognate with Latin is-ta (this side of) and English that; api (also) is an old enclitic particle related to Sanskrit api and possibly to Latin apud (at, near), though the connection is uncertain.

Meanings from the Digital Pāḷi Dictionary; morphology and etymology by Claude.

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