Dearie, wave good-bye! in Tetun

Grammar in this phrase

• Aspect markers

  lai — 'first' / polite request

  lai

  After the verb or object, 'lai' means 'first, for a moment' — often softens a request by implying the action won't last long.

More patterns like these in the Tetun grammar guide.

Related phrases

• Bondia, señór.Good morning, sir.
• Botardi, tia.Good afternoon, auntie.
• Nia pinta fudidu loos!He's really good at painting.
• Pora! Nusaa mak ohin nia la mai?!Good grief! Why didn't he come!
• Bonoiti, maun.Good evening/night, older brother.
• Anoi, ó agora kelás hira ona?Dearie, what grade are you in now?