Common errorsERR-001

Using Portuguese 'melhor' instead of Tetun comparison

Correct forms

  • Pontu diak liu (better score)
  • Pontu diak liu hotu (best score)

Incorrect forms

  • Melhor pontu

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Source: Tetun lint rule catalog. Built from Peace Corps Tetun (CWvK 2015), DIT Justice Sector textbook, WvK & Ximenes Ortografia Tetun Dili (2025), and INL Matadalan Ortográfiku ba Tetun-Prasa (2003, Decree 1/2004).