How do you say hello in tetun?
Tetum/Greetings
- Elo Hello.
- Bon dia Good day.
- Botarde Good afternoon.
- Bonoite Good evening.
- Adeus or Hau ba lai Goodbye.
What language do Timorese speak?
Portuguese
Tetun
Timor-Leste/Official languages
Who speaks Tetum?
of Timor
Tetum (Portuguese: Tetum [ˈt̪et̪ũ],; Tetum: Tetun [ˈt̪et̪un̪]) is an Austronesian language spoken on the island of Timor. It is spoken in Belu Regency in Indonesian West Timor, and across the border in East Timor, where it is one of the two official languages….Tetum language.
| Tetum (Portuguese), Tetun (Lian Tetun) | |
|---|---|
| Glottolog | tetu1245 |
What language is spoken in Indonesia?
Indonesian
Indonesia/Official languages
How do you say thank you in Tetum?
Key to abbreviations: m = said by men, f = said by women….Useful phrases in Tetum.
| English | Lia-Tetun (Tetum) |
|---|---|
| Thank you | Obrigadu (m) Obrigada (f) Obrigadu barak (m) Obrigada barak (f) |
| Reply to thank you | La iha buat ida Lalika temi |
Does East Timor speak Indonesian?
Under Indonesian rule from 1976–1999, East Timor’s official language was Indonesian; It, Along with English, currently has the status of a ‘working language’ under the present constitution.
Is Indonesian spoken in Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste, the youngest country in Southeast Asia has two official languages – Tetun and Portuguese – and two working languages – English and Bahasa Indonesia. Dialects are spoken across the thirteen districts ranging from Fataluku in Lautem to Makasae in Baucau.Rab. I 11, 1442 AH
Does Indonesia speak Arabic?
According to a 2010 census, there are over 800 languages in Indonesia. Still, the people living on the island nation speak three main languages: Indonesian, Arabic, and English. Of course, Indonesian is Indonesia’s main language. However, Arabic and English are the second languages of the country.Dhuʻl-H. 25, 1442 AH
Does Indonesia speak English?
Indonesians speak Indonesian, but some Indonesians do speak English. How many Indonesians speak English is difficult to say however, perhaps 10% of Indonesians can speak English reasonably well, in fact some can speak fluently. One, if you have a TV you can learn English.Jum. II 9, 1440 AH