How do you say "We have lived in Dili since I was young." in Tetun?

"We have lived in Dili since I was young." in Tetun is "Dezde ha'u sei ki'ik, ami hela iha Dili.".

Tetun Translator

We have lived in Dili since I was young. in Tetun

Dezde ha'u sei ki'ik, ami hela iha Dili.

English → Tetun phrasebook

Aspect markers
hela — 'currently' or 'reside'
hela
After a verb, 'hela' marks continuous aspect ('is ...-ing'). As a standalone verb it means 'live, reside'. Often paired with 'sei' for 'is still ...-ing'.
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'.

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