I have only just started learning Tetun. in Tetun
Ha'u foin komesa aprende Tetun.
English → Tetun phrasebook
Grammar in this phrase
Time expressions
Temporal connectors
foinCommon time words: 'bainhira / kuandu' = when; 'molok / antes' = before; 'depois' and 'liu tiha' = after; 'kedas' = immediately; 'foin' = only just, very recently; 'kleur' = a long time.
More patterns like these in the Tetun grammar guide.
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Related phrases
- Sr. Olivio nia kapasidade kona ba uza komputadór mínimu liu, tanba foin hahú uza.Mr Olivio’s capacity in using a computer is very minimal, because he has only just started using one.
- Ha'u foin aprende kaer kareta.I've only just learned to drive.
- Kuitadu! Besi sira foin hola ne'e mesak meak de'it.Oh dear! The metal we've only just bought is all rusty.
- Ha'u nia alin foin tama primeiru anu iha Eskola Báziku Fatumea.My younger siters has just started first year in Fatumea Primary School.
- Ó tuur hanesan bos de'it, la hatene halo servisu, hein han de'it!You're just sitting there like a boss, not working, just waiting to be fed!
- Mana isin rua foin fulan tolu, nune'e di'ak liu la'o neneik, prevene labarik monu.You are only just three months pregnant, so walk slowly to prevent a miscarriage.