The government will bring out a decree law to regulate martial arts in this country. 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

• Governu sei negosia ho grupu arte marsias sira kona ba oinsá mak bele kria estatutu própriu ba sira.The government will negotiate with the martial arts groups about how to create statutes catering for them.
• Ami husu governu atu intervén hodi normaliza fila fali folin foos iha rai laran.We ask that the government intervene to bring the price of rice in the country back to normal.
• Governu sei halo estudu viabilidade hodi introdús rekursu enerjia alternativa ne'ebé nia folin baratu.The government will carry out a feasibility study into introducing cheap alternative sources of energy.
• Bainhira povu hili governu tuir prosesu ne'ebé la'o ho loos tuir lei, governu ne'e lejítimu.When the people choose a government according to a process that is run properly in accordance with the law, this government is legitimate.
• Ha'u nia rain Timor, ha'u sei la soe ó.My country Timor, I will never leave you.
• Ita nia nasaun ne'e repúblika la'ós monárkia.Our country is republic country not monarchy.