Tomorrow I will come back. in Tetun

Grammar in this phrase

• Aspect markers

  fali — 'again' / 'back' / 'instead'

  fali

  Placed after the verb. Can mean 'again / back' or mark an unexpected reversal ('instead'). Context decides which.

• 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

• Aban ha'u sei tuir korida bisikleta hosi Dili ba Aileu.Tomorrow I will join a bicycle race from Dili to Aileu.
• Imi aban mai, sasin fuuk rua-rua.When you come tomorrow, plait your hair into two (braids).
• Sira sei halo kordenasaun ho sira nia xefe depois mak fó desizaun.They will coordinate with their boss, then they will make a decision.
• Atu simu osan, tama ida-ida; la bele tama hamutuk.To receive (your) money, come in one at a time; you can’t come in together.
• Ha'u kabidu hela Ob para ema mai fihir.I hang second hand clothes on hangers so that people will come and view them.
• Aban ekipa tékniku sei monta ekipamentu ba konsertu iha Merkadu Lama.Tomorrow the technical team will set up the equipment for the concert at the Old Market.