For farmers, access to markets is still limited, especially in isolated places. in Tetun
Ba toos na'in sira, asesu ba merkadu sei limitadu, liuliu iha fatin izoladu.
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Grammar in this phrase
Aspect markers
sei — 'will' or 'still'
seiTetun has no verb conjugation. Aspect and tense are marked by particles. 'sei' sits immediately before the verb — marking a definite future ('will') or a continuative ('still'). Combine with 'hela' after the verb for ongoing action. Negation is 'sei la' = 'will not'.
More patterns like these in the Tetun grammar guide.
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Related phrases
- Ha'u nia komprensaun kona ba língua Portugés sei limitadu.My understanding of the Portuguese language is still limited.
- Aguenta tan uitoan, ha'u sei te'in hela.Hang on, I’m still cooking.
- Ha'u nia moris sei sadere hela ba ha'u nia família.My life still depends on my family.
- Kuidadu! Standar tuun hela.Be careful! The stand is still down.
- Rai sei nakukun bainhira Julieta hadeer husi nia toba fatin.It was still dark when Julieta got up.
- Ema mekanik sira sei hadi'a hela kareta.The mechanics are still fixing the car.