Go and confirm whether the president is coming tomorrow. in Tetun
Imi bá konfirma tiha lai, aban prezidente mai ka lae?
English → Tetun phrasebook
Grammar in this phrase
Aspect markers
lai — 'first' / polite request
laiAfter 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.
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Related phrases
- Prezidente da Repúblika seidauk fó hatene, nia atu promulga ka veto lei ne'e.The President of the Republic has not yet announced whether he will promulgate or veto this law.
- Aban ha'u sei mai fali.Tomorrow I will come back.
- Aban ha'u tenke bá Aileu.Tomorrow I have to go to Aileu.
- Reinu hakbesik ba Prezidenti.The people approach the President.
- Ajenda ba enkontru aban nian oinsá?What is the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting?
- Nu'udar prezidente eleitu nia seidauk iha podér.As president elect he doesn't yet have power.