Don’t go swimming at the beach, as the number of crocodiles has increased. in Tetun
Lalika bá hariis iha tasi, tanba agora lafaek barak tan de'it.
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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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