Yesterday I saw you (older sister) walking. in Tetun

Horiseik ha'u haree mana la'o hela.

English → Tetun phrasebook

Grammar in this phrase

  • 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'.

More patterns like these in the Tetun grammar guide.

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