Don’t be afraid. Just go! in Tetun
Lalika ta'uk. Bá de'it!
English → Tetun phrasebook
Grammar in this phrase
Prohibition & permission
keta / lalika / la bele — prohibition
lalikaThree strengths of 'don't': 'lalika(n)' is softest — 'no need to, don't bother'. 'keta' is a direct prohibitive command. 'la bele' = 'not allowed, must not'.
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Related phrases
- Inan-aman hanorin la rona ta'uk mak la'o sala dalan de'it.Parents educating you but when you don’t pay attention just be careful just be careful that you don’t go astray.
- La bele han etu sobak de'it hanesan ne'e.Don’t just guzzle the rice like that.
- La'o iha kabubu leten de'it, keta tama iha laran.Just walk on the banks, don't walk in the rice bay.
- Labarik ne'e tuur nonton de'it, keta kisuk!The child is just sitting watching, don't disturb them!
- La bele hanaruk tan sira nia kontratu, tanba sira servisu la di'ak!Don't extend their contract, because they don't work well!
- Miguel ne'e matan foun iha rai ne'e, keta lori nia la'o arbiru.Miguel is a newcomer here, so don’t take him just anywhere.