Tomorrow I will join a bicycle race from Dili to Aileu. in Tetun
Aban ha'u sei tuir korida bisikleta hosi Dili ba Aileu.
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Grammar in this phrase
Aspect markers
sei — 'will' or 'still'
seiTetun 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.
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Related phrases
- Aban ha'u sei mai fali.Tomorrow I will come back.
- Aban ha'u tenke bá Aileu.Tomorrow I have to go to Aileu.
- Ha'u nia família sei halo selebrasaun Natal iha Dili.My family will celebrate Christmas in Dili.
- La bele rai bisikleta iha li'ur tanba ferujen lalais.Don’t leave the bicycle outside, as it will rust quickly.
- Sira sei halo kordenasaun ho sira nia xefe depois mak fó desizaun.They will coordinate with their boss, then they will make a decision.
- Di'ak liu eskalda tiha na'an ne'e mak lori ba Dili, se lae bele dois.You should scald the meat before taking it to Dili, otherwise it will go smelly.