The child is still a bit shy about going to the front to sing (but s/he does it). in Tetun

Grammar in this phrase

• Aspect markers

  sei — 'will' or 'still'

  sei

  Tetun 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.

Related phrases

• Labarik ne'e moe dór, haree ema barak iha uma oin, nia la brani tama.This child is very shy. When he sees many people at in front of the house, he doesn’t dare to go in.
• Ha'u mak sai labarik nia inan sarani.I am going to be the godmother of the child.
• Ha'u bá rega aifunan iha uma oin.I am going to water the flower in front of the house.
• Labarik ne'e loroloron mai eskola, maibé beik nafatin.This child comes to school every day, but still doesn’t learn.
• Labarik ne'e kalan boot ona mós matan lakan nafatin.Even though it is late at night, this child is still wide awake.
• Labarik ne'e bulak uitoan karik, tanba ha'u haree nia ko'alia arbiru de'it.This child might be a bit crazy, as I notice he just talks rubbish.