Here the slope is very steep. So be careful you don’t fall. in Tetun
Iha ne'e rai lolon maka'as, kuidadu keta monu.
English → Tetun phrasebook
Grammar in this phrase
Prohibition & permission
keta / lalika / la bele — prohibition
ketaThree 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'.
More patterns like these in the Tetun grammar guide.
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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.
- Kadopa nuu huun maka'as! Kuidadu monu!Hug the coconut tree tightly! Be careful you don’t fall!
- La bele husik ha'u mesak iha ne'e.Don't leave me alone here.
- Ha'u ladún gosta ida ne'e.I don’t like this one very much.
- Kuidadu! Tudik ne'e kro'at loos.Be careful! This knife is very sharp.
- Ha'u la'o iha ne'e ta'uk, tanba nakukun loos.I’m afraid to walk here, as it’s very dark.