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Tetum

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Tetum
atu
verb
Used to show that someone is about to do something or has the intention to do something.

“Ha'u atu bá merkadu.”

I am going to the market.

Also means
  1. will

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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latu
noun
A black substance made by burning wood slowly without much air.

“Maka'it uza latu atu sunu ai-han.”

The cook uses charcoal to cook food.

Also means
  1. charcoal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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sapatu
noun
A covering for the foot, usually made of leather or fabric, with a stiff sole.

“Ha'u sosa sapatu foun iha loja.”

I bought new shoes at the store.

Also means
  1. shoe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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auAppears in an example
noun
A tall, woody grass used for building or crafts.

“Ita uza au atu halo kadeira.”

We use bamboo to make chairs.

Also means
  1. bamboo

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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róAppears in an example
noun
A small vehicle that travels on the surface of the water.

“Ró ne'e atu bá Dili.”

The boat is going to Dili.

Also means
  1. boat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aluAppears in an example
noun
A heavy tool made of wood used for pounding or grinding food, especially rice, in a mortar.

“Ita uza alu atu dudu fini iha mortu.”

We use the pestle to crush seeds in the mortar.

Also means
  1. pestle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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faiAppears in an example
verb
To strike or hit something repeatedly, often used for crushing ingredients like food.

“Ita tenke fai modo neʼe atu hetan tempu diʼak.”

You must pound these vegetables to get the best flavor.

Also means
  1. to pound
  2. to crash into

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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fosAppears in an example
noun
Rice grains that have had their outer shells removed and are ready to be cooked.

“Ita presiza fos atu te'in foos.”

We need husked rice to cook rice.

Also means
  1. husked rice

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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PSKAppears in an example
noun
A term used to describe a person who provides sexual services for money.

“Governu koko atu ajuda PSK sira iha sidade laran.”

The government is trying to help the sex workers in the city.

Also means
  1. sex worker
  2. prostitute

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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butiAppears in an example
verb
To apply pressure to something with your hands or fingers.

“Buti ai-fuan ne'e atu foti ninia ran.”

Squeeze this fruit to get its juice.

Also means
  1. to squeeze, to press
  2. to squeeze

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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daunAppears in an example
noun
A small, thin tool used for sewing fabric.

“Ha'u presiza daun atu sutura hatais.”

I need a needle to sew clothes.

Also means
  1. needle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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foosAppears in an example
noun
Rice grains that have been harvested and husked, ready for cooking.

“Mama fase foos atu te'in.”

Mother washes the rice to cook.

Also means
  1. picked, husked rice
  2. rice

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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hanaAppears in an example
noun
A thin, pointed weapon that is shot from a bow.

“Iha tempu uluk, ema uza hana atu kaer animais.”

In the past, people used an arrow to catch animals.

Also means
  1. arrow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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henaAppears in an example
noun
Material made by weaving threads used to make clothes, blankets, or bags.

“Ita uza hena atu halo roupa.”

We use cloth to make clothes.

Also means
  1. cloth
  2. fabric

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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laanAppears in an example
noun
A piece of fabric used to catch the wind and move a boat forward.

“Barku ne'e uza laan atu la'o iha tasi.”

That boat uses a sail to travel on the sea.

Also means
  1. sail

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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lakaAppears in an example
noun
To set something on fire or to catch fire.

“Fó kbiit atu laka ahi-oan.”

Give energy to ignite the flame.

Also means
  1. ignite

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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osanAppears in an example
noun
The coins or paper notes used to buy goods and services.

“Ita presiza osan atu sosa ai-han.”

We need money to buy food.

Also means
  1. money

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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sosaAppears in an example
verb
The act of acquiring something by paying money for it.

“Ha'u atu sosa modo iha merkadu.”

I am going to buy vegetables at the market.

Also means
  1. to buy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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taliAppears in an example
noun
A long, strong cord made of twisted strands of fiber used for tying or pulling things.

“Ita presiza tali atu kesi hahan ne'e.”

We need a rope to tie this food.

Also means
  1. rope

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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tobaAppears in an example
verb
The act of resting one's body in a horizontal position, usually to sleep at night.

“Ita tenke toba sedu atu laran-di'ak.”

You must sleep early to feel well.

Also means
  1. to lie down
  2. to sleep

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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tokoAppears in an example
noun
A place where items can be purchased.

“Ita ba toko atu sóme sasán.”

We go to the shop to buy things.

Also means
  1. shop

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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tunuAppears in an example
verb
To cook food using dry heat, like in an oven or over a fire.

“Ita atu tunu ikan ba han kalan.”

We are going to roast fish for dinner.

Also means
  1. to bake
  2. to roast

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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votuAppears in an example
noun
A choice or opinion expressed by a person in an election.

“Ema hotu iha direitu atu fó sira-nia votu.”

Everyone has the right to cast their vote.

Also means
  1. vote

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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banduAppears in an example
verb
To officially or formally stop someone from doing something.

“Ita bandu sira atu tama.”

You forbid them to enter.

Also means
  1. to forbid

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted
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basarAppears in an example
noun
A place where people buy and sell goods and food.

“Ami ba basar atu sosa modo.”

We go to the market to buy vegetables.

Also means
  1. market

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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dalanAppears in an example
noun
A path or track that you can walk or drive on to get from one place to another.

“Ita atu ba ne'ebé liuhusi dalan ne'e?”

Where are you going along this road?

Also means
  1. way
  2. road

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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forsaAppears in an example
noun
Physical strength or energy used to move or change something.

“Ita presiza forsa atu muda fatuk boot ne'e.”

We need force to move this large stone.

Also means
  1. force

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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kabenAppears in an example
noun
The formal state of being joined together as a husband and wife.

“Sira deside atu halo kaben.”

They decided to get married.

Also means
  1. marriage

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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lapisAppears in an example
noun
A common tool used for writing or drawing on paper.

“Ha'u uza lapis atu hakerek.”

I use a pencil to write.

Also means
  1. pencil

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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morisAppears in an example
adj
To be alive or to exist.

“Ita presiza bee atu moris.”

We need water to live.

Also means
  1. live

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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tudikAppears in an example
noun
A common kitchen or utility tool used for cutting.

“Ha'u uza tudik atu tesi modo.”

I use a knife to cut vegetables.

Also means
  1. knife

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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pinsetAppears in an example
noun
A small metal tool used for picking up or holding tiny objects.

“Ita uza pinset atu foti buat ki'ik sira.”

You use tweezers to pick up small things.

Also means
  1. tweezers

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ai-fuanAppears in an example
noun
The edible product of a plant or tree that contains seeds.

“Ita tenke han ai-fuan atu sai isin-di'ak.”

We must eat fruit to stay healthy.

Also means
  1. fruit

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted
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merkaduAppears in an example
noun
A place where people buy and sell goods like food, clothes, and other items.

“Ita bá merkadu atu sosa modo-tahan.”

We go to the market to buy vegetables.

Also means
  1. market

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted
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stetoskopAppears in an example
noun
A medical instrument used by doctors to listen to the sounds of a person's heart or lungs.

“Doutór uza stetoskop atu rona pasiente nia fuan.”

The doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to the patient's heart.

Also means
  1. stethoscope

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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tensimeterAppears in an example
noun
A medical instrument used to measure blood pressure.

“Doutór uza tensimeter atu sukat sanita-ran.”

The doctor uses a sphygmomanometer to measure blood pressure.

Also means
  1. sphygmomanometer

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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