Last year the National University of East Timor played host to an international conference on development. in Tetun

Tinan liu UNTL sai uma na'in ba konferénsia internasionál kona ba dezenvolvimentu.

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Grammar in this phrase

  • Comparison

    liu — comparison 'more / most'

    liu

    Tetun comparison uses 'X liu Y' not 'mais X' — the adjective stays put and 'liu' follows. With a focus 'mak' it becomes superlative. Avoid Portuguese-style 'melhor' or 'mais boot'.

More patterns like these in the Tetun grammar guide.

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