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tratór n. tractor.
tratór liman n. hand tractor.
xarua n. plough (pulled by buffalo).
AGRICULTURE OTHER
adubu n. fertiliser.
ektare n. hectare.
erozaun n. erosion.
estrumi n. compost, mulch.
foos ikis n. small pieces of broken rice grains.
fuhuk n. weevil.
2 • adj. weevily, weevil-damaged.
gudang n. warehouse, storeroom, store.
hasil n. yield, result.
hektar n. hectare.
horok n. items tied to a fruit tree to indicate that nobody may pick its fruit; this is associated with a curse or
spell on those who do pick it.
irigasaun n. irrigation.
kabubu n.
1 • rice bund (bank of rice bay).
2 • rice bay.
kabubu laran rice bay.
kafé laran n. coffee plantation.
kantadeiru n. (raised) garden bed.
koperativa n. (commercial) co-operative, co-op.
lahuk adj. disintegrating (esp. of termite-ridden wood).
tasak adj. ripe (of fruit); mature; cooked (of food); boiled (of water), productive (of a cough), black and blue
(bruised) all over.
tebar adj. heavily laden (of fruit on a tree).
agrikultór n. farmer.
estensionista n. (agricultural) extension officer.
Ministériu Agrikultura i Peskas n. Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
natar nain n. rice farmer.
PPL n. extension officer.
toos nain n. farmer (who works a toos 'garden').
AGRICULTURE PROCESS
baku vt. hit, slap (not on the face), beat, bash, strike, cane; thresh (rice); bounce (a ball); convert (currency).
kuda 1 vt. plant (e.g. seeds in holes using a dibble-stick, or plant cuttings), sow, grow (plants); transplant
(seedlings); invest (money).
lere vt. slash, clear the ground of plants by slashing them.
tofa 1 • n. digging stick with metal at each end, one end having a spike, the other end like a small spade.
2 • vt. weed using a tofa digging stick.
á n. the letter A.
bé n. the letter B.
dé n. the letter D.
é n. the letter E.
gé n. the letter G.
há n. the letter H.
í n. the letter I.
ká n. the letter K.
ó n. the letter O.
pé n. the letter P.
té n. the letter T.
ú n. the letter U.
wé n. the letter W.
delun 2 n. spur.
fulun n. body hair, fur, wool (on sheep), mane (of horse); feather; tassle on corn cob; fluff.
ibun n. mouth, beak, snout; edge (of road), bank (of river), shore; lip (of pot).
ikun n. 1 • tail.
2 • youngest (child).
kakaluk n. craw, crop (of bird).
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manu delun n. spur (of rooster; the backward claw to which the weapon is tied in a cockfight).
manu fulun n. 1 • feather.
2 • kind of climbing fern.
3 • shuttlecock.
manu kelen n. drumstick (chicken thigh).
sapatu 2 n. hoof.
manu knuuk n.
1 • nest (of bird).
2 • nesting box.
manu luhan n. bird cage.
oron n. 1 • long wooden mortar used to pound sago.
2 • animal trough.
sela 1 1 • n. (horse) saddle.
2 • vt. saddle.
ANIMALS OTHER
alin ida/rua/... has one/two... younger siblings. This is used to specify the age of buffalo.
aman 2 adj. male (of animals).
hakiak 1 • vt. raise, rear (children, animals), keep (animals), breed; adopt.
2 • adj. domestic (animal).
inan 2 adj. female (of animal).
tolun 1 • n. egg.
2 • vi. lay an egg.
(--) 1 • vt. iha para faan .
2 • n. sasaan nebee loja iha para faan .
3 • n. karau , bibi , fahi
ANIMALS PEOPLE
atan n.
1 • slave, hereditary servant.
2 • herder.
bibi atan n. goatherd, shepherd.
karau atan n. buffalo herder.
veterináriu n. veterinary doctor, veterinarian.
ANIMALS PROCESSES
tolun 1 • n. egg.
2 • vi. lay an egg.
ANIMALS
animál n. animal.
asu n. dog.
lakataru n. caterpillar.
laku n. civet, civet cat.
lekirauk n. monkey.
lenuk n. 1 • turtle, tortoise.
2 • (military) tank.
lenuk rai maran n. tortoise.
lenuk tasi n. (sea) turtle.
liaun n. lion.
naga 2 n. dragon.
reptil n. reptile.
rusa n. deer.
samea n. snake.
F-FDTL n abbrev. East Timorese Defence Force; member of the East Timor Defence Force.
fitun n. star.
asuwain n. hero.
brigadeiru n. brigadier.
brigadeiru jenerál n. brigadier general.
buihuu n. female Timorese informer to the Indonesians, spy.
elementu n. underling (esp. within police, army, martial arts, youth groups).
eroi n. hero.
espiaun n. spy.
guarda n. guard.
inimigu n. enemy.
intel n. intelligence agent, spy (mainly for Indonesia).
tenente n. lieutenant.
tentara n. (Indonesian) soldier, army.
tropas n. army, soldier.
veteranu n. veteran.
xefi estadu maiór n. chief of staff.
BIRDS
avestrús n. ostrich.
falur n. dove, pigeon.
kakatua n. cockatoo.
kakoak n. kind of bird (named after its cry).
kakuuk n. owl.
kawaa n. crow (bird).
lakateu n. turtledove.
loriku n. lorikeet.
makikit n. eagle, hawk, kite.
manu 1 n.
1 • bird, fowl; chicken.
2 • Classifier which precedes the names of many types of birds; e.g. manu kiukai 'quail'.
dada ankor vp. pull on the anchor (to pull the boat forward).
hasae ankor vp. raise the anchor.
hatuun ankor vp. lower the anchor.
barkasa n. kind of boat.
bero n. small boat, canoe, dinghy.
hean vt.
1 • row (a boat); paddle (a boat).
2 • pedal (a bicycle).
kora-kora n. canoe.
kose vt. wipe, wipe down; brush; scrub; sponge down; rub in, spread; scrape against, graze against; paddle.
laan n. sail.
liman n. hand, arm; sleeve; outrigger; front paw; claw (of prawn, crab...); long handle.
nehan sai body. new teeth come up; have rabbit teeth, teeth stick out; teeth show (e.g. as smiling).
pinta oin vp. wear makeup.
oin aat body. ugly (of person's face).
oin bonitu/a body. have a beautiful face.
oin diak body. good-looking (face).
oin kabuar body. round-faced.
oin kapaas body. beautiful, pretty, handsome (in the face).
oin mean body. blush, flush, go red in the face.
oin namkurut body. wrinkled, have a wrinkled face; scowl.
ríns mamar body. supple.
ríns toos body. stiff, not supple (e.g. unable to learn dancing well).
tuuk adj. dwarf; stump (of amputated limb), very short (of limb).
ulun molik body. bald.
BODY FUNCTIONS
arota vi.
1 • burp, belch.
2 • hiccough.
avoo mai menstruate, have a period.
avoo Maria mai menstruate, have a period.
soe bee vp. urinate.
soe bee kiik vp. urinate.
soe bee boot vp. defecate.
boot ba daudaun grow.
bosu adj. full (from eating).
la dukur awake.
fani v. sneeze.
apéndise n. appendix.
aten n. liver.
fulun n. body hair, fur, wool (on sheep), mane (of horse); feather; tassle on corn cob; fluff.
fuuk n. hair of head.
garganta n.
1 • throat, oesophagus, gullet.
2 • big-mouth.
hasan n. cheek.
kabaas n. shoulder.
kabeen n. dribble, saliva, spittle, spit.
kabeen tasak n. phlegm.
kabun n. stomach (inside and outside), belly; differently-patterned panel within a sarong.
kidun kuak n. arsehole (mainly used as a swear word, not to refer to a body part).
kidun matan n. anus.
kidun tahan n. buttocks.
knuuk n. 1 • nest, nesting box.
2 • sheath.
3 • womb.
kosar been n. sweat, perspiration.
kotuk nloc. back (waist to neck); behind, rear; previous; last (year...); the past (two weeks...)
kulit n. skin, leather, hide, pelt; peel, bark; cover (of book), shell.
laran nloc. inside; heart (as the seat of emotions and character), mind.
lasan n. penis.
liman n. hand, arm; sleeve; outrigger; front paw; claw (of prawn, crab...); long handle.
naga 1 n. birthmark.
nanaal n. tongue.
nehan n. tooth.
penis n. penis.
pulmaun n. lungs.
raan 1 • n. blood.
2 • vi. bleed, bloody.
raan mutin n. vaginal discharge.
reen toos n. forehead.
relasaun seksuál n. sexual intercourse, sexual relations.
ríns n. kidney.
ruin n. bone.
barata n. cockroach.
borboleta n. butterfly, moth.
dihi n. wasp.
fuhuk n. weevil.
2 • adj. weevily, weevil-damaged.
gafanyotu n. grasshopper, locust.
grilu n. cricket (insect).
insetu n. insect.
karakól n. snail.
kutun n. flea; louse, lice.
nehek n. ant.
pirilampu n. firefly.
sakunar n. scorpion.
sigara n. cicada.
sintupeia n. centipede.
susuk n. mosquito.
tekilili n. dragonfly.
ular n. crawling creatures, including worms, grubs, centipedes, and caterpillars.
au betun n. large variety of bamboo; it is split and used to make walls, flooring and beds.
azuleju n. glazed tile (used on floor or wall).
bebak n. stalk of palm leaves used to build house walls.
besi asu n.
1 • stainless steel.
2 • magnet.
blok n. cement block.
triplek n. plywood.
tua tais n. black fibrous part of top of tua palm, that looks like it is woven.
vernís n. (wood) varnish; nail polish.
vidru n. 1 • glass; window pane, window (of vehicle), louvre.
2 • glass jar.
zinku n. corrugated iron, roofing iron.
BUILDING OTHER
ai laras n. roof beam (going from the roof top down to the bottom of the roof).
ai latan n. (horizontal) roof beam.
ai riin n. wooden post, pole.
aliserse n. foundations (of building).
andár leten n. top floor.
andár okos n. ground floor.
arus n. (door or window) frame.
dapur n. kitchen.
moru n. high perimeter wall around a property or estate (made of blocks or bricks).
sala vizita n. lounge, front room (room at the front of a house where visitors are received).
sentina n. toilet.
uma huun n. yard, land around a house, agricultural plot next to a house.
uma kakuluk n. roof; ridge cap, top ridge of roof.
uma laran n. household; domestic.
uma tatiis n. eaves.
varanda n. verandah, balcony.
BUILDING PEOPLE
badaen n. tradesman.
badaen ai n. carpenter.
badaen fatuk n. bricklayer, person who lays foundations, stonemason.
eletrisista n. electrician.
karpinteiru n. carpenter.
BUILDING PROCESSES
harii vt. set up, raise (to a vertical position); establish, found, form; erect, build.
instalasaun n. installation.
halo instalasaun vp. install.
monta janela vp. put in a window.
halo kabeer vt. smooth.
kadoo 1 • n. saw (tool for sawing).
2 • vt. saw (wood etc.)
3 • vt. butter up.
taka kaleen vp. put on a tin roof.
monta kanu join pipes.
kee vt. dig, dig up, harvest (root crops).
konstrusaun n. construction.
lahuk adj. disintegrating (esp. of termite-ridden wood).
liga vt. join, connect; relate to, have a good relationship with.
lixa 1 • n. sandpaper.
2 • vt. sand (using sandpaper).
3 • vt. butter up.
loke vt. open; turn on; take off, remove (a covering).
manutensaun n. maintenance.
halo manutensaun maintain.
kahur masa vp. mix cement, sand and water to form cement.
monta vt. set up, install, fit, assemble (parts); hang (a door/window).
nahe vt. spread out (a cloth/mat over a flat surface); lay (tiles, cement).
didin piku vp. make a wall from prefabricated palm-leaf stalk panels.
pinta vt. paint, draw.
tula vt. place (on something high), load, take luggage on (vehicle), transport, give a lift to (a person), carry (as a
load on the shoulder).
tutan vt. extend, join shorter pieces to make one long piece.
apartamentu n. apartment.
baraka n. hut, temporary shelter.
kos n. lodging, rented room to live in.
vi. live in a rented room.
palásiu n. large governmnent building (the president's palace, and government house).
rezidénsia n. residence.
tenda n. tent, temporary shelter.
haklilin vt. carry under the arm by a strap over one shoulder.
haklulu vt. carry on one's back held by a strap around one's forehead.
hasaan vt. carry on one's shoulders.
hiit vt. lift (by handle or by a strap).
kaer vt. grasp, hold; seize, catch; capture, arrest; manage, control; drive (a vehicle).
kahe vt. drape (a cloth over something) leaving each end dangling.
kous 1 • vt. cradle, cuddle, hold or carry against one's belly or breast.
2 • vi. fall pregnant, pregnant (for humans).
3 • vt. have (a specified number of) children.
lalin vt. ferry, go to and fro fetching (people or things).
leba vt. carry (something) suspended from (one or both ends of) a pole carried across the shoulder.
lori vt. carry; bring, take; lead; bear (suffering, blame, ...); use; in (a language); drive (a vehicle); take (time),
dribble (a ball).
tane vt. hold hands palm-up, hold on open hand; support.
tula vt. place (on something high), load, take luggage on (vehicle), transport, give a lift to (a person), carry (as a
load on the shoulder).
tutur vt. carry on head.
CAUSES OF ILLNESS
malisan n. curse.
matebian n.
1 • spirits of the long-dead.
2 • the late; the deceased.
mout too mate drown.
ular n. crawling creatures, including worms, grubs, centipedes, and caterpillars.
britas 1 • n. pebble.
2 • adj. stingy, mean.
brutu adj. aggressive, rough.
loko-an pretentious, make out you are better than you really are; vain, conceited.
maek 1 • n. elephant foot yam.
2 • adj. attention-seeking (of girls).
malandru adj. impudent.
maledukadu adj. uncouth, rude.
malkriadu/a adj. rude, ill-mannered.
hakarak manaan mesak deit insist on being right, insist on one's own way.
manya adj. spoiled (of child who cries when not given whatever they want), demanding, want one's own way.
CLOTHES OTHERS
alfaiate n. tailor.
alfineti n. safety pin.
amostra 1 • n. sewing pattern.
2 • vt. decorate.
daun n. needle.
butaun n. button.
feskuleiru n. zip.
foru 1 • n. ceiling, lining.
2 • vt. put up a ceiling.
gola n. collar.
bikini n. bikini.
bluza n. blouse.
bóinya n. beret.
botas n. boot.
brinkus n. earring.
brinkus sorin ida n. one earring.
farda n. uniform.
jíns n. jeans.
kabaya n. traditional women's blouse pinned in the front, usually worn with a sarong.
kadeli n. ring (for finger).
kaebauk n. men's headgear in the shape of buffalo horns, worn in traditional ceremonies.
kakehe n. (hand-held) fan.
kalsa n. trousers, pants, jeans.
medalya n. medal.
meias n. sock.
saia n. skirt.
stoking n. stocking.
sumbrinya n. parasol, umbrella.
sutián n. bra, brassiere.
tais n. 1 • large hand-woven traditional cloth.
2 • fibrous part at the top of some palm trees, which looks like it is woven.
tais feto n. traditional hand-woven cloth for women, sewn into a tube.
tais mane n. long traditional hand-woven cloth for women.
ulsuku n. traditional hairpin with an old coin.
veo n. veil.
kór n. colour.
maten 2 adj. numb, have pins and needles, deadened (of limbs), paralysed; slow (movement); hairpin (bend);
dull (colour).
mean adj. red; golden; rash.
dapur n. kitchen.
fornu n. oven.
garafaun n. flagon.
garfu n. fork; garden fork; rake.
manko n. bowl.
matak adj. raw, uncooked, not boiled (of water); unripe; green (natural colour).
padeiru n. baker.
reseita n. recipe; prescription.
tasak adj. ripe (of fruit); mature; cooked (of food); boiled (of water), productive (of a cough), black and blue
(bruised) all over.
toradu adj. crispy (of toasted or fried food).
COOKING VERBS
behu vt. shell corn, chuck corn (remove corn seeds from the cob).
budu 1 • n. pickle.
2 • vt. pickle.
3 • vt. store (fruit) to ripen it.
daan vt. boil (something in water).
deut vt. knead, mash, crush with a stone, pound (in mortar and pestle).
peneira 1 • n. sieve.
2 • vt. sieve.
saboko vt. bake in palm-leaves.
sedok 1 • n. thick porridge.
2 • vt. cook as porridge.
sona 1 • vt. stab, pierce, prick; give a needle, inject, give an injection.
2 • vt. fry (without frequent stirring).
3 • adj. fried.
suru vt. scoop, ladle, dish up, dig up (ground); fish using scoop-net, shovel.
titik vt. separate the whole (bokar ) from the broken (ikis ) grains (of rice).
kari ai funan vp. place or scatter flowers on a grave (or at a place symbolically near where someone died, eg. at
the seashore for those who died at sea).
halerik v.
1 • sigh; groan; complain.
2 • wail over a dead body. For some speakers, this involves singing recounting the life of the deceased.
hamulak v. pray (to spirits etc, in animist religion).
iis kotu body. die, breathe one's last.
kaixaun n. coffin.
sae kareta metan vp. die (get in a hearse).
lakon 1 • vi. disappear, be lost, be missing; be defeated.
2 • vt. lose permanently; fail (an exam).
lelir v. wail over a dead body. For some speakers, this involves singing recounting the life of the deceased.
anémia n. anaemia.
anémiku adj. anaemic.
apendisite n. appendicitis.
azma n. asthma.
diabete n. diabetes.
epatite n. hepatitis.
epilepsia n. epilepsy.
GO n abbrev. gonorrhea.
sarampu n. measles.
SIDA abbrev. AIDS.
tétanu n. tetanus.
tifu n. typhoid.
tuberkuloze n. tuberculosis, TB.
DRINKS
alokasaun n. allocation.
aluga vt. rent, hire (from someone).
ATM n. ATM.
auditoria n. audit.
baku ... ba dolar v. convert ... to dollars.
balansu n. balance.
banku 2 n. bank (financial institution).
bazaar n. market (the activity, or market day; not an officially designated place).
beik liu stupider; ridiculous.
bendahara n. treasurer.
benefísiu n. benefit.
hetan benefísiu vi. benefit.
foo benefísiu vt. benefit.
bisnis n. business.
bolsu mahar n. rich, have deep pockets.
bonus n. bonus.
cek n. cheque.
depózitu n. deposit.
deskontu n. discount.
despeza n. expenditure, expense.
deve vt. buy on credit; owe, be in debt for/to.
impostu n. tax.
investe vt. invest.
investidór n. investor.
investimentu n. investment.
halo investimentu vp. invest.
investór n. investor.
kantina n. canteen.
karun 1 adj. expensive, dear, high-priced.
orsamentu n. budget.
osan n. money.
tender n. tender.
foo tender award a tender.
hetan tender win a tender.
manaan tender win a tender.
tezoureiru/a n. treasurer.
tezu adj. broke, skint, penniless, hard up.
xeke n. cheque.
(--) n. osan aluga .
edukasaun n. education.
ensinu n. education, level of education; teaching, tuition.
ensinu báziku n. basic education (the first nine years of compulsory schooling).
ensinu sekundáriu n. secondary education.
ensinu superiór n. tertiary education, higher education.
eskola 1 • n. school.
2 • v. go to school, be educated.
falta eskola vp. absent from school, wag school.
eskolár adj. school-.
estájiu n. traineeship, prac work, practical training.
estájiu servisu sosiál n. obligatory social action internship for university students.
estuda v. study.
estudu n. study.
halao estudu vp. carry out a study.
ezame 1 • n. examination, exam, test.
2 • vi. sit an examination, do an exam.
foo ezame vp. examine, give an examination (school).
tuir ezame vp. sit an examination, do an exam.
ezame nasionál n. nation-wide final exam for core academic subjects at the end of junior high school and
senior high school (formerly also at the end of primary school).
ezersíziu n. exercise.
fakuldade n. (university) faculty.
formasaun n. training (given to many people over an extended period of time).
foo formasaun ba... vp. train.
graduasaun n. graduation.
hanorin 1 • vt vcomp. teach, instruct, lecture, train, educate; discipline.
2 • n. teaching, doctrine.
hasai vt. 1 • take out, remove, extract, cast out; dismiss, sack (someone from a job), release (e.g. from prison),
take (photo); minus; take off (e.g. hat).
2 • graduate from.
inspetoria n. inspectorate.
jurusan n. 1 • field of study, (academic) department.
2 • direction.
kadi kakutak a • vp. train your mind.
b • vp. interschool quiz competitoin.
kampus n. campus.
hasae/aumenta kapasidade vp. build capacity, do capacity-building.
kelás n. class, grade, year (of school).
kuríkulu n. curriculum.
kursu n. course.
S2 n. master's degree.
S3 n. PhD.
agrikultura n. agriculture.
agronomia n. agronomy.
alfabetizasaun n. literacy (training).
antropolojia n. anthropology.
arte n. art.
astronomia n. astronomy.
biokímika n. biochemistry.
biolojia n. biology.
direitus umanus n. human rights.
doutrina n. doctrine, teaching (religious, political).
edukasaun sívika n. civic education.
ekolojia n. ecology.
ekonomia n. economy, economics.
eletrónika n. electronics.
enjenyaria n. engineering.
enjenyaria sivíl n. civil engineering.
estatístika n. statistics.
filozofia n. philosophy.
fízika n. physics.
informátika n. information technology, IT, computer science.
Inglés adj. English.
istória n. story, tale, account; history.
jeografia n. geography.
jeolojia n. geology.
kímika n. chemistry.
komérsiu n. business.
letras n. humanities, arts.
Malaiu n. Malay.
matemátika n. mathematics.
medisina n. (study of) medicine.
mekánika n. mechanics.
mikrobiolojia n. microbiology.
múzika n. music; song.
pedagojia n. pedagogy.
Portugés/Portugeza adj np. Portuguese.
psikolojia n. psychology.
relasaun internasionál n. international relations.
relijiaun n. religion.
siénsia n. science.
siénsia polítika n. political science.
siénsias naturais n. natural sciences.
siénsias sosiais n. social sciences.
sosiolojia n. sociology.
teknolojia n. technology.
teolojia n. theology.
trabalyus manuais n. manual arts.
EMOTIONS
baruk adj. feel lazy, bored, listless, can't be bothered, demotivated, apathetic.
panik v. panic.
simu vt. receive; accept, catch (something being thrown); respond; answer (the telephone), reply.
sosa vt. buy, purchase.
EXPRESSIONS
baleia n. whale.
boek n. prawn, shrimp.
ikan n. fish.
suntu n. squid.
tuna n. eel.
FISHING OTHER
iska n. bait.
abokate n. avocado.
abrunyus n. plum.
agriaun n. watercress.
aguasál n. thin meat or fish soup.
ai ata n. custard apple.
ai ata boot n. soursop.
ai ata kiik n. custard apple.
ai ata malae n. soursop.
ai ata nona n. custard apple.
ai dila n. pawpaw, papaya.
ai dila funan n. papaya flower, pawpaw flower.
ai dila tahan n. papaya leaf, pawpaw leaf.
ai farina n. cassava, tapioca.
ai farina boraixa n. kind of large cassava, often planted as a 'living fence' around gardens; it can be eaten if
one is hungry.
ai farina tahan n. cassava leaf.
ai farina uut n. cassava flour.
ai fuan fruit.
ai haan n. food.
ai kanela n. cinnamon.
ai lia n. ginger.
ai manas n. chilli.
ai manas ai leten n. kind of red chilli, usually sold dried and used in sasoro rice porridge.
ai manas boot n. capsicum.
ai nanás n. 1 • pineapple.
2 • grenade.
akar n. sago.
alfase n. lettuce.
arós fugadu n. red-coloured rice dish served at parties.
azeiti n. olive oil.
babol n. bubblegum.
durian n. durian.
duut morin n. lemon grass.
ervilya n. pea, snow pea, sugar pea.
ervilya musan n. pea.
és n. (flavoured) ice block, ice lollipop, popsicle.
fore n. bean.
kanko n. water spinach, swamp cabbage (kind of green leafy vegetable grown in water).
kinur 1 n. turmeric.
koemanko n. cup-cake.
koerambu n. sweet fried snack made from flour and shaped like a triangle of fine strands.
kontas n. arrowroot.
koranti n. (food) colouring.
koto n. bean.
ortelaun n. mint.
pastes n. samosa.
pateka n. watermelon.
patisku n. snack (of meat) eaten with palm-wine.
patola n. angled gourd, luffa (variety of pod-bearing vine similar to ochra).
paun n. bread.
ruku n. basil.
rumaun n. pomegranate.
RW n. a dog-meat dish (now also made on pork).
saus n. sauce.
sorvete n. ice-cream.
sukaer n. tamarind.
sumu n. cordial (drink).
tohu n. sugarcane.
tolun 1 • n. egg.
2 • vi. lay an egg.
tomate n. tomato.
tomate botir n. tomato sauce.
tora n. fox-tail millet.
uvas n. grape.
xá n. tea.
xaumí n. noodles.
xokolati n. chocolate.
GOVERNMENT
departementu n. department.
deputadu/a n. member of parliament, parliamentarian.
diretór/-ora jerál n. director general, DG.
distritál adj. district-.
distritu n. (political/administrative) district.
Gabinete Prezidente n. Office of the President.
Gabinete Primeiru Ministru n. Office of the Prime Minister.
governadór/a n. governor.
governu n. government.
governu lokál n. local government.
KM abbrev. Council of Ministers.
parlamentu n. parliament.
parlamentu nasionál n. national parliament.
PM abbrev. PM, prime minister.
prezidenti n. president.
primeira dama n. First Lady.
primeiru ministru n. prime minister.
provínsia n. province (political region).
rejiaun n. region.
rejionál adj. regional.
Sekretáriu Estadu ba Konselyu Ministru n. Secretary of State for the Council of Ministers.
Sekretáriu Estadu Defeza n. Secretary of State for Defence.
Sekretáriu Estadu Formasaun Profisionál i Empregu n. Secretary of State for Vocational
Training and Employment.
Sekretáriu Estadu Juventude n. Secretary of State for Youth.
Sekretáriu Estadu Kultura n. Secretary of State for Culture.
Sekretáriu Estadu Obras Públikas n. Secretary of State for Public Works.
Sekretáriu Estadu Polítika Enerjétika n. Secretary of State for Energy Policy.
Sekretáriu Estadu Promosaun Igualdade n. Secretary of State for the Promotion of Equality.
Sekretáriu Estadu Reforma Administrativa n. Secretary of State for Administrative Reform.
Sekretáriu Estadu Rekursus Naturais n. Secretary of State for Natural Resources.
Sekretáriu Estadu Seguransa n. Secretary of State for Security.
Sekretáriu Estadu Seguransa Sosiál n. Secretary of State for Social Security.
sekretáriu/a estadu n. secretary of state.
sekretáriu/a jerál n. secretary-general.
senadu n. senate.
subdistritu n. subdistrict (governmental area within a distritu 'district').
suku 2 n. village (local government level below a subdistritu ; one suku consists of several aldeia ).
daun n. needle.
máskara n. mask.
materiál n. equipment, materials (for building, education, etc.; not 'cloth').
moskiteiru n. mosquito net.
nehan falsu n. false teeth.
oklu n. glasses, spectacles; goggles.
pinsa n. tweezers.
pinset n. tweezers.
rai xís n. X-ray.
reseita n. recipe; prescription.
seringa n. syringe.
soru 2 n. (medical) drip, IV, infusion set (Med.)
emerjénsia n. emergency.
gráfiku n. graph; diagram, chart.
grave adj. serious, grave, severe.
kaduak n. twins.
kaduak (nain) tolu triplets.
kaduak (nain) haat quadruplets.
kaduak (nain) lima quintuplets.
kamaan adj. light (weight), not serious.
kazu n. case; affair.
dentista n. dentist.
doutór espesialista n. specialist doctor.
doutór nehan n. dentist.
doutór(a) n title. (medical) doctor, physician; doctor (holder of PhD); title for graduates who have senior
positions.
ema moras n. sick person, patient.
enfermeiru/a n. nurse.
espesialista n. specialist.
klienti n. client, customer, patient.
matan-dook n. witchdoctor, traditional healer.
Ministériu Saúde n. Ministry of Health.
moras 1 • vi. sick, ill, sore, hurt.
2 • n. ailment, sickness, illness, disease; pain.
3 • n. patient.
parteira n. midwife.
pasiente n. patient (medical).
serventi n. waiter, waitress, hospital aid.
tékniku/a 1 • adj. technical.
2 • n. technician.
HEALTH PLACES
klínika n. clinic.
klínika movel n. mobile clinic.
ospitál n. hospital.
ospitál nasionál n. national hospital.
ospitál referál n. referral hospital.
sala operasaun n. operating theatre.
HEALTH PROCEDURES
anestezia n. 1 • anaesthesia.
2 • anaesthetic.
autópsia n. autopsy, post-morten.
baixa vi. hospitalised, be an in-patient, be in hospital.
imunizasaun n. immunisation.
halao imunizasaun conduct immunisation.
buti isin vp. massage.
dudu isin vp. massage.
kumu isin vp. massage.
jejún 1 • n. fast (abstain from food); fasting.
2 • vi. fast (abstain from food).
jejún 1 • n. fast (abstain from food); fasting.
2 • vi. fast (abstain from food).
halo jejún fast (abstain from food).
hatuun kabun lose weight (in the belly).
suku kanek vp. put in stitches, suture a wound.
taka kanek cover wound, heal wound.
kasu vt. 1 • remove, take off (something that is hanging up).
2 • Conduct a simple ceremony (e.g. lay flowers on ancestors' graves, or pay a matan dook after being
healed) to cure an illness or prevent it recurring.
KB n. family planning.
koa vt. 1 • cut (using sawing motion, or with scissors); harvest (rice); cut (a deck of cards); play (violin).
2 • butter up.
konsulta 1 • vt. consult (with people).
2 • n. medical consultation.
baa konsulta go for a medical consultation, checkup.
baa konsulta matan go for an eye checkup.
baa konsulta nehan go for a dental checkup.
kontrola vt. 1 • check (e.g. blood pressure, health), check on (e.g. staff).
2 • control.
kurtivu vt. clean and dress (a wound), get a wound cleaned and dressed.
estraga labarik vp. abort a baby.
leno vt. 1 • illuminate, light up, shine on, reflect.
2 • take an X-ray, ultrasound.
fasi liman wash one's hands; wash one's hands of (a problem, claiming it is not one's fault or responsibility).
fase matan a • vp. (go) window-shopping, people-watching, watch the girls.
b • vp. wash eyes.
c • vp. ceremony in which baby of about a week is taken outside, carried by someone (the child will
become like this person), and someone else (eg. a grandparent) washes both eyes with betel leaves dipped
in water. This is done in Dili.
moris 1 • adj. live, alive; be born; come up, appear; on (of electricity); bright (colour); lively, active.
2 • n. life.
3 • n. birth.
fokit nehan pull (out) a tooth, extract a tooth.
kose nehan vp. brush (one's) teeth.
solda nehan vp. fill a tooth.
sukit nehan pick teeth (with toothpick).
tau nehan falsu vp. put in false teeth.
taka nehan kuak vp. fill a tooth.
estraga oan vp. abort a baby.
kesi oan fatin vp. tubal ligation.
opera vt. operate.
operasaun n. operation.
pasa 2 vi. cured (of illness).
sona 1 • vt. stab, pierce, prick; give a needle, inject, give an injection.
2 • vt. fry (without frequent stirring).
3 • adj. fried.
tau soru give an infusion, give a drip.
suku 1 vt. sew, stitch up, suture; thatch.
tratamentu n. treatment.
foo tratamentu treat (a patient).
ultrasón n. ultrasound.
foo vasina vp. vaccinate.
(--) 1 • v. hatudu (ho lia fuan ).
2 • vt. haruka ema ba doutór seluk ka organizasaun seluk atu hetan ajuda .
HEALTH SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
diak
1 • adj. good, OK, well, fine, nice.
2 • adv. well, successfully.
3 • excl. OK, all right.
4 • n. goodness; welfare, well-being; advantage.
5 • n. right (hand).
diaréia n. diarrhoea.
drogadu/a adj. drug addict.
estómagu n. stomach trouble, gastroenteritis.
faak adj. mentally slow, of subnormal intelligence, simple.
fitar n. scar.
maten 2 adj. numb, have pins and needles, deadened (of limbs), paralysed; slow (movement); hairpin (bend);
dull (colour).
mear v. cough.
pús n. pus.
muta raan vp. vomit blood (often associated with having tuberculosis).
tafui raan vp. spit blood, have tuberculosis, TB.
raan fakar body. 1 • bloodshed.
2 • haemorrhage, bleed, heavy bleeding.
raan la iha body. anaemic.
raan menus body. anaemic.
raan mutin n. vaginal discharge.
rai nain n. 1 • native, indigenous, original inhabitant.
2 • spirit of the land.
3 • albino.
rai nain nia oan n. albino.
ruin maran body. extremely skinny, skin and bones.
ruin siin body. arthritis.
ruin toos body. stiff (from age).
sasuku sharp pains.
lakon sentidu vp. unconscious, pass out.
siin adj. sour, stale; ache; spoil, be off (of food).
Bayclin n. bleach.
Baygon n. mosquito spray; mosquito coil.
beladór n. coffee table.
biti n. mat.
bote n. woven basket carried on the back by a strap, often around the forehead.
eskova n. brush.
eskova kose nehan n. toothbrush.
eskova nehan n. toothbrush.
espelyu n. mirror.
esponza n. foam rubber, sponge.
estrika 1 • n. iron (for ironing clothes).
2 • vt. iron, press (clothes); press (hair to straighten it).
fita n. ribbon, tape.
fronyas n. pillowcase.
galon n. large bottle of bottled water that fits in a dispenser.
gaveta n. drawer.
gayung n. water dipper (used in bathing).
generator n. generator.
guardafatu n. wardrobe.
hadak n. platform (for seating or sleeping) or floor made of traditional materials.
kortina n. curtain.
kortuinya n. nail clipper.
kulxaun n. mattress.
lalenok n. mirror.
lámpada n. torch, flashlight.
lampu ampolas n. light bulb.
lampu kabuar n. light bulb.
lampu neon n. fluoro (light), fluorescent light.
lensól n. (bed) sheet.
lilin n. candle.
sabaun n. soap.
saboneti n. soap (for bathing).
sasaan eletróniku n. electronics.
sasuit 2 n. comb; hairbrush.
sinzeiru n. ashtray.
sofá n. sofa, armchair.
xampó n. shampoo.
alin n title. younger brother or sister; younger child of anyone whom one calls 'mother/father'; title for a younger
person.
alin feto n. younger sister; younger daughter of anyone classified as one's inan or aman .
alin ikun n. youngest brother or sister.
alin mane n. younger brother; younger son of anyone classified as one's inan or aman .
alin rasik n. younger brother or sister (as opposed to cousins or others who are also called alin ).
amaa n. mum, mummy.
aman 1 n. father; paternal uncle, father's brothers, man one generation up who is related completely through the
male line.
aman ida, inan ida siblings, have the same parents.
aman boot n. older paternal uncle, father's older brother.
aman hakiak n. adoptive father; foster father; host father.
aman kiik n. younger paternal uncle, father's younger brother.
aman rasik n. birth father (as opposed to paternal uncles, or adoptive father).
apaa n. dad, daddy; in some areas used as a respectful term of address to men.
avoo n. grandparent; title for a person who is much older than oneself.
biin rasik n. older sister (as opposed to cousins or others who are also called biin ).
laos ema seluk n. relation or close friend (not an outsider).
ema leet n. non-relative.
família n. family, relatives, relations.
família boot n. extended family.
feen n. wife, partner.
madrasta n. stepmother.
main n. mum, mummy.
maluk 1 • n. relative, relation, kin; friend, companion, mate; fellow (maluk sarani ‘fellow Christian’).
2 • vi. related.
mana n title. older sister, older female parallel cousin; title for woman older or similar age to oneself, some also
use it for women younger.
mane foun n. son-in-law.
manu 2 n title. older brother; term of address for man older than oneself. Some use 'manu' within the family, and
'mana' outside.
maun n title. older brother, older male cousin, older child of anyone whom one calls 'mother/father'; title for
man older or similar age to oneself.
maun boot n. oldest brother, oldest person classified as maun .
maun rasik n. older brother (as opposed to cousins or others who are also called maun ).
maun-alin n. brothers and sisters, siblings.
naan 2 n. brother (of a female).
prima irmán n. relationship between female parallel cousins (daughters of two sisters).
primu n title. male cousin; term of address for a man who may be younger or older than oneself.
primu irmaun n. relationship between male parallel cousins (sons of two brothers).
rian n. brother-in-law of a man (wife's brother or sister's husband).
subrinya n. niece.
subrinyu n. nephew.
tia 1 n. aunt; title of respect for an older woman, esp. one who doesn't work in an office.
tia boot n. aunt older than the parent through whom she is related.
tia iku n. youngest aunt within the family.
tia kiik n. aunt younger than the parent through whom she is related.
tian aunt (if preceded by a possessor: e.g. Carlos nia tian 'Carlos' aunt').
titi n title. auntie.
tiu n ; title. uncle; title of respect for an older man, esp. one who doesn't work in an office.
tiu boot n. uncle older than the parent through whom he is related.
tiu iku n. youngest uncle within a family.
tiu kiik n. uncle younger than the parent through whom he is related.
tiun n. uncle... (if preceded by a possessor: e.g. Maria nia tiun 'Maria's uncle').
hili batar musan vp. When a man wants to marry, his family meet with the woman's family. They pick up corn
seeds, the number of seeds representing the size of the bride price they are willing to pay.
divorsiadu/a adj. (legally) divorced.
fahe malu vp. separate, go one's separate ways; divorce, permanently separate (of husband and wife).
hafolin feto pay the bride price for a woman.
foo kaben vt. marry (a couple); mate (animals); fertilise (plants).
hakiak 1 • vt. raise, rear (children, animals), keep (animals), breed; adopt.
2 • adj. domestic (animal).
hola vt. get, fetch; buy; marry, have sexual intercourse with.
nahe biti boot vp. many people sit together to decide an issue or resolve a problem.
dadur 1 • vt. imprison, hold captive, exile.
2 • vi. imprisoned.
3 • n. stick tied around the neck of an animal so that it can't get through fences.
4 • n. prisoner.
dame 1 • n. peace, reconciliation.
2 • vt. reconcile.
defende vt. defend.
defeza n. defence, (football) back, fullback.
deklarasaun n. declaration, statement (esp. of political nature, by formal document).
presta deklarasaun vp. give a statement (to police).
dekretu n. decree.
dekretu lei n. decree law.
direitu n. right (to do something), entitlement; (study of the) law.
direitu ema nian n. human rights.
direitus umanus n. human rights.
duun matak vt. accuse unfairly, blame unjustly.
estatutu n. statute.
evidénsia n. evidence.
foo kastigu vt. punish, sentence.
foo sala v-ba. 1 • accuse, blame, charge.
2 • pay recompense.
haree ho (ita nia) matan (rasik) be an eyewitness, witness, see with one's own eyes.
ilegál adj. illegal, unlawful.
inkéritu n. inquiry.
inosenti adj. innocent.
interogasaun n. interrogation, questioning.
halo interogasaun vp. interrogate, question.
investigasaun n. investigation, research.
halo investigasaun vp. investigage, carry out an investigation.
judisiál adj. judicial.
juis/juiza n. judge (in court).
julgamentu n. trial, judgement.
jura v. swear (an oath), vow.
kódigu n. code.
komarka n. jail, prison.
komete vt. commit (a crime).
kondena vt. condemn, sentence, convict.
konstituisaun n. constitution (law).
konstitusionál adj. constitutional.
krimi n. crime.
lei n. law.
advogadu/a n. lawyer.
arguidu n. the accused, defendant.
autór n. 1 • author, writer.
2 • perpetrator.
defensór n. defence lawyer, defence counsel.
Ministériu Justisa n. Ministry of Justice.
prokuradór/a n. prosecutor.
Prokuradór/a Jerál n. Attorney General, Prosecutor General.
suspeitu n. suspect (person suspected of a crime).
vítima n. victim.
LINGUAGES
ABC n. alphabet.
advérbiu n. adverb.
alfabetu n. alphabet.
apóstrofu n. apostrophe.
arti n. meaning, sense.
tíl n. tilde.
almosu 1 • n. lunch.
2 • vi. have lunch.
haan kalan dinner.
haan meiudia n. lunch.
jantár n. dinner (evening meal).
matabixu n. breakfast.
2 • vi vt. eat (for) breakfast.
merenda n. afternoon tea.
snek n. snack (given to guests at formal meetings).
MEDICINES
aimoruk n. medicine (traditional and modern), drug (pharmaceutical), including tablets, ointment; vitamins;
fertiliser; pesticide, insecticide.
aimoruk aat n. 1 • (non-pharmaceutical) drug.
2 • roots, leaves or bark used for black magic.
aimoruk susuk n. mosquito repellant, spray, coil.
alku n. alcohol, spirits (for medical purposes).
anestezia n. 1 • anaesthesia.
2 • anaesthetic.
antibiótiku n. antibiotics.
aspirina n. aspirin.
bakmoru n. a kind of tree, the bark of which is boiled and the water drunk as a malaria preventative.
bius n. anaesthetic.
insetisida n. insecticide.
kininu n. quinine.
mina anin n. ointment, medicinal oil rubbed on the body or sniffed, to relieve nasal congestion, headaches etc.
mina manas n. ointment.
musan 1 • npos. seed (as part of a plant), grain, pip.
2 • cls. Classifier for small seed-like objects: e.g. seed, tablet, pill, bullet, tiny pebble.
pil n. contraceptive pill, the pill.
halai 1 • vi. run; run away, flee, escape; drive (of vehicle), sail (of boat).
2 • vt. race (cars, horses...)
halai sai escape.
halai saruntu stampede, rush madly through, storm in or out.
kadopa vt. climb a tree by hugging it.
fila kotuk (ba ema) vp. turn one's back (on someone).
lao v. walk, go; run (e.g. of meeting, engine); work, function.
pasu n. step.
sae vi. rise, ascend, climb; mount, ride (a horse, a bicycle); get into, get on, ride (a vehicle); catch (a bus...); up,
upward.
sai 1 v. exit, go outside; out.
AM n. AM (radio).
estúdiu n. studio.
flauta n. flute, recorder.
FM n. FM (radio).
gaita n. mouthorgan.
kanta 1 • v. sing.
2 • n. song.
kantór n. singer.
kaseti n. cassette, tape.
konjuntu n. (music) band.
konsertu n. concert.
korneta n. trumpet-like horn.
koru n. choir.
Grésia n. Greece.
Hong Kong np. Hong Kong.
Índia np. India; Indian.
bee lihun n. pool (of water), deep puddle, standing water, billabong.
bee manas n. 1 • hot water; drink.
2 • hot spring.
bee matan n. spring (of water), any place used as a regular source for drinking water.
bee moris n. spring (of water).
britas 1 • n. pebble.
2 • adj. stingy, mean.
debu n. wallow (muddy area in which buffalo or pigs wallow); pond, pool.
foho n.
1 • mountain, hill, mount.
2 • rural area, the country.
foho huun n. foot, base of mountain.
foho leten n. mountaintop, hilltop.
foho lolon n. hillside, mountainside.
foho tutun n. summit.
fulan n.
1 • moon, month.
2 • menstruation, period.
fulan mate lunar eclipse.
fulan nurak new moon.
gruta n. grotto (cave with a shrine of Our Lady).
ilya n. island.
jelu n. 1 • ice.
2 • snow.
kalohan n.
1 • cloud.
2 • sky.
kolan n. pond.
korenti current.
lalatak n. shadow; reflection.
lalehan n. sky, heaven.
laletek n. small area of flattish high ground.
laloran n. wave (of sea...)
loro 1 n. sun; sunlight, the sun's rays.
loro leten n. sky (esp. the height at which birds and planes fly).
loro matan n. sun.
loro matan monu sv. sunset.
loro matan sae sv. sunrise.
loro mate sv. solar eclipse.
loro monu sv. sunset.
loro sae sv. sunrise.
mahobeen n. dew.
mahon n. shade; oversight, protection.
mota n. river.
envelope n. envelope.
eskritóriu n. 1 • desk.
2 • office.
fita n. ribbon, tape.
mapa n. map.
kola 1 • n. glue.
2 • vt. glue.
pasa surat ba komputadór vp. type a letter into the computer.
baku maki vp. type (on a typewriter).
baku mákina vp. type (on a typewriter).
trata surat get official papers in order.
telefone 1 • n. telephone, phone.
2 • v. phone, telephone, ring, call (on telephone).
PLANS
abokate n. avocado.
abrunyus n. plum.
agriaun n. watercress.
ai 1 n. plant, tree; wood, timber, stick, twig.
alfase n. lettuce.
au n. bamboo.
au betun n. large variety of bamboo; it is split and used to make walls, flooring and beds.
bakmoru n. a kind of tree, the bark of which is boiled and the water drunk as a malaria preventative.
baria n. bitter gourd.
durian n. durian.
duut n. grass, grassy weeds, shrub.
forai n. peanut.
fore n. bean.
huun n. tree; base, origin, source, bottom; (a person's) roots; root (of a problem...)
kamii n. candlenut.
kanko n. water spinach, swamp cabbage (kind of green leafy vegetable grown in water).
kontas n. arrowroot.
koto n. bean.
ortelaun n. mint.
palma n. palm (tree).
pateka n. watermelon.
patola n. angled gourd, luffa (variety of pod-bearing vine similar to ochra).
pepinu n. cucumber.
ramus n. kind of palm.
repolyu n. cabbage.
repolyu funan n. cauliflower.
rotan n. rattan (used for making furniture).
roza n. rose.
ruku n. basil.
rumaun n. pomegranate.
sabraka n. orange (citrus).
salak 1 n. Zalacca (palm and fruit).
samtuku n. Albizia tree (tall leguminous tree used to shade coffee plantations).
saramalé n. Malay gooseberry (small sour fruit).
senoura n. carrot.
serejas n. cherry; a small round red fruit like a cherry.
sinkumás n. yam bean.
sukaer n. tamarind.
tabaku n. tobacco.
tais n. 1 • large hand-woven traditional cloth.
2 • fibrous part at the top of some palm trees, which looks like it is woven.
talas n. taro.
tohu n. sugarcane.
tomate n. tomato.
tora n. fox-tail millet.
delun 1 1 • n. sprout.
2 • vi. sprout.
funan 1 • n. flower.
2 • vi. flower; split (of hair).
3 • vi. spark.
namlaik adj. wither, withered, wilt, wilted.
PLANTS PARTS
funan 1 • n. flower.
2 • vi. flower; split (of hair).
3 • vi. spark.
isin 1 • n. body, flesh; nucleus, contents; tuber, bulb.
2 • n. -ful.
3 • v. bear, produce (fruit, grain...)
kain n. stem, stalk, (plant) cutting; (long) handle.
tua tais n. black fibrous part of top of tua palm, that looks like it is woven.
tubun n. 1 • sprout, shoot.
2•
vi. sprout, come up (of plants, teeth).
tutun n. point, end, tip; top, peak, summit.
POLICE OTHER
aljema n. handcuffs.
tau aljema vp. handcuff, put handcuffs on.
atua vt. intervene in, carry out (esp. police, military and court duties), act, take action.
kaer toman a • vt. catch in the act, catch red-handed, see someone doing wrong.
b • vt. catch (someone you are chasing).
kantor polisi n. police station.
kapturasaun n. capture, arrest.
halo kapturasaun vp. capture, arrest.
keixa n. formal complaint.
POLITICS OTHER
kandidatu n. candidate.
kapitál n. capital (city).
kargu n. position of responsibility, post, office, duties.
votante n. voter.
votasaun n. vote, ballot; voting.
votu n. (one person's) vote.
intérprete n. interpreter.
intervistadór/a n. interviewer.
investidór n. investor.
investigadór n. investigator.
jornalista n. journalist, reporter.
kadete n. (police) cadet.
kanalizadór n. plumber.
karpinteiru n. carpenter.
katekista n. catechist.
komandante n. (military/police) commander.
kondutór n. driver.
konjak n. bus conductor.
konselyeiru n. adviser, counsellor.
kordenadór/a n. coordinator.
kozinyeiru/a n. cook, chef.
kriadu/a n.
1 • household servant.
2 • personal assistant to Australian soldier during World War II.
liurai n. traditional Timorese ruler, king (monarch, cards).
liurai feto n. queen.
loja nain n. shopkeeper.
loro 2 traditional Timorese ruler, below the level of liurai , but above dato .
madre n title. nun, Sister (Catholic).
mandór n. foreman.
marineiru n. sailor (especially in the navy).
matadalan n. guide; guide book.
matan-dook n. witchdoctor, traditional healer.
mekániku n. mechanic.
mestri/a n. (male/female) teacher, lecturer, tutor, instructor.
militár 1 • n. soldier.
2 • adj. military.
nai ulun n. head, ruler.
naok-teen n. thief, robber.
natar nain n. rice farmer.
padeiru n. baker.
padre n title. (Catholic) priest, Father, clergy.
parteira n. midwife.
pastór/a n title. 1 • (Protestant) minister, pastor, clergy.
2 • shepherd (of God's people).
patraun n. business owner, employer, boss, master.
pembantu n. household helper, servant.
pendeta n. Protestant minister.
peskadór n. (commercial) fisherman.
pilotu 1 • n. pilot.
2 • adj. pilot (project...)
polísia n. police, police force; policeman, policewoman; cop (informal).
portavós n. spokesperson, spokesman, spokeswoman.
prezidenti n. president.
profesór(a) n. teacher, lecturer.
profeta n. prophet.
prokuradór/a n. prosecutor.
Prokuradór/a Jerál n. Attorney General, Prosecutor General.
reitór n. university head, vice-chancellor (BRIT).
rekruta 1 • vt. recruit.
2 • n. recruit.
responsavel n. head person, person in charge.
seguransa n. 1 • safety, security.
2 • security guard.
sekretaris n. secretary.
sekretáriu/a n. secretary.
sekretáriu/a jerál n. secretary-general.
sekúriti n. security guard.
serventi n. waiter, waitress, hospital aid.
servidór/a n. waiter, waitress.
soldadu n. soldier.
taksista n. taxi driver.
tentara n. (Indonesian) soldier, army.
tezoureiru/a n. treasurer.
toos nain n. farmer (who works a toos 'garden').
trabalyadór n. labourer, worker.
treinadór/a n. (sports) coach; trainer.
ukun nain n. ruler (national leader).
ulun n. head; boss; deck, pack (of cards).
xefi n. head, boss, manager, chief. The term is also used jokingly to greet friends.
QUANTITY
lubuk ida many, a lot, lots of, crowd of, large group of; a fair way.
menus vi. less, reduce, decline.
ai manulii n. children's game involving using a long stick (ai inan ) to flick a shorter stick (ai oan ).
aimoruk aat n. 1 • (non-pharmaceutical) drug.
2 • roots, leaves or bark used for black magic.
hemu aimoruk aat vp. take drugs.
hola anin vp. go out for a stroll.
artista n. actor, singer; artist.
atraksi n. show, display, performance (eg. of dancing, singing, martial arts).
hatudu atraksi vp. present a show, performance.
audisaun n. audition.
tuir audisaun vp. audition, try out in an audition.
bár n. (drinking) bar.
anju n. angel.
asensaun n. ascension.
astrolojia n. astrology.
Ave Maria excl. Hail Mary.
batina n. cassock.
batizmu n. baptism, christening.
vp. baptise, christen.
simu batizmu vp. be baptised, christened.
bensa 1 • n. blessing.
2 • vt. kiss the hand of a senior person.
foo bensa ba vp. bless, give a blessing (with holy water and the sign of the cross, in the name of the Father,
Son and Holy Spirit).
bénsaun n. blessing.
foo bénsaun ba vp. bless.
haraik bénsaun ba vp. bless (by God).
Bíblia n. Bible.
buda n. Buddhism, Buddhist.
kredu n. creed.
kuarezma n. lent.
kultu n. (Protestant) church service.
husu misa write name of the dead on a list for the priest to read during mass.
misaun n. mission.
moris fila fali come back to life, be resurrected.
mundu n. 1 • world, the earth.
2 • 'the world'.
mundu remata sv. the end of the world.
musulmanu n. Muslim.
hatais mutin vp. be a priest or nun.
Nain Feto n. Our Lady.
Natál n. Christmas.
parókia n. parish.
pároku adj. parish-.
Páskua n. 1 • Easter.
2 • Passover.
pekadu n. sin.
perdua 1 • vt. forgive, pardon (a person, a wrong).
2 • n. forgiveness, pardon.
pregasaun n. preaching, sermon.
halo pregasaun vp. preach.
prezépiu n. nativity scene.
protestante n. Protestant.
reflesaun n. reflection (meditation).
relijiaun n. religion.
resureisaun n. resurrection.
reverendu/a title. Reverend.
reza v. pray (Christian prayer).
Salmus n. Psalms.
salvasaun n. salvation.
santu/a 1 • adj. holy, sinless.
2 • n. saint.
Satanás n. Satan, the Devil.
Saun title. Saint (as a title), St.
selebrasaun n. celebration.
Semana Santa n. Holy Week (the week leading up to Easter).
semináriu n. seminary, Bible college.
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disípulu n. disciple.
inan sarani n. godmother, female sponsor of confirmation or marriage.
irmaun n. brother (religious, social).
ema Judeu n. Jew, Jewish (person).
katekista n. catechist.
komadre n title. godmother of one's child; mother of one's godchild.
kompadre n title. godfather of one's child; father of one's godchild.
kristaun n. Christian.
madre n title. nun, Sister (Catholic).
padrinyu n. godfather.
pastór/a n title. 1 • (Protestant) minister, pastor, clergy.
2 • shepherd (of God's people).
pendeta n. Protestant minister.
profeta n. prophet.
salvadór n. saviour.
sarani 1 • n. baptised Christian.
2 • n. baptism, christening.
3 • vi. be baptised, christened.
4 • vt. baptise, christen.
ROAD
bundaran n. roundabout.
dalan n. path, track, road, street; way; means (to do something).
akademia n. academy.
eskola 1 • n. school.
2 • v. go to school, be educated.
eskola ensinu superiór n. college, university.
eskola preprimária n. preschool, kindergarten.
eskola presekundária n. junior high school, junior secondary school.
eskola primária n. primary school, elementary school.
eskola sekundária n. secondary school, senior high school.
jardín infantíl n. kindergarten, preschool.
koléjiu n. boarding school, boarding house, dormitory.
SD n. primary school, elementary school.
TK n. kindergarten, preschool.
universidade n. university.
SECURITY OTHER
grama n. gram.
l abbrev. l, litre.
litru n. litre.
luan 1 • adj. wide, broad, spacious, large (of land area); loose (of clothes).
2 • n. width; area (of land...)
3 • n. naked, nude.
luan 1 • adj. wide, broad, spacious, large (of land area); loose (of clothes).
2 • n. width; area (of land...)
3 • n. naked, nude.
luan liu wider, broader, looser; very wide, very loose.
mak luan liu widest, broadest, loosest.
m abbrev. m, metre.
medida n. size.
metru 1 n. metre.
miligrama n. milligram.
mililitru n. millilitre.
milímetru n. millimetre.
ml abbrev. ml, millilitre.
apelu n. appeal.
hataan v. reply, answer, respond; agree, assent to; let, allow, permit.
hatete vt. tell, say, state.
hatete aat speak evil of, malign, criticise, berate.
hatete aat Maromak blaspheme.
hatete fali repeat, say again.
hatete sai vt. tell, speak out, confess.
hatoo vt. deliver, pass on (message, greetings, information), express (an opinion).
Liafuan hirak nee hatoo hosi ... clause. This (the previous quote) was stated by ...
hotar vt. curse, put a curse on.
kestaun n. issue.
klarifika vt. clarify.
klarifikasaun n. clarification.
koalia 1 • vt. speak; talk.
2 • n. speech, speaking.
koalia 1 • vt. speak; talk.
2 • n. speech, speaking.
koalia aat (ema) vt. malign, criticise, berate, speak evil of, say bad things about (someone).
koalia arbiru (deit) v. talk nonsense.
koalia bar-barak vi. ramble on, talk lots without much purpose.
koalia halimar v. chat.
koalia hasoru (ema) talk back, answer back, protest.
koalia kontra (ema) protest.
koalia la hatene dumb (unable to speak), mute; cannot speak; talks nonsense.
koalia makaas speak loudly; argue strongly.
koalia mangame vi. sleep-talk, mutter, talk to oneself.
komentáriu n. comment, remark.
foo komentáriu v. comment, remark, make a remark.
komunika v. communicate.
komunikasaun n. communication.
halo komunikasaun vp. communicate.
konkorda v. assent, agree to.
konkordánsia n. 1 • agreement.
2 • concordance.
konselyu n. 1 • council.
2 • government administrative district within East Timor (prior to 1975).
3 • advice.
foo konselyu advise, give advice, counsel.
konsola vt. console.
konta vt vcomp. 1 • tell, recount, narrate.
2 • count.
konta sai v. reveal.
konta tuir v. pass on a story; recount.
kritika vt. criticise, be critical of.
krítika n. criticism.
kumprimenta v. greet (using Portuguese-derived greetings, such as bon dia 'good morning').
kumprimentus n. greetings, regards, best wishes.
koalia lakohi lakon insist.
hatoo nia laran ba ... express one's feelings.
lelir v. wail over a dead body. For some speakers, this involves singing recounting the life of the deceased.
lixa 1 • n. sandpaper.
2 • vt. sand (using sandpaper).
3 • vt. butter up.
lohi 1 v. lie, deceive, cheat.
malisan n. curse.
foo malisan vp. put a curse on, curse (someone).
manda vt. direct, command, order, give orders, order about.
mensajen n. message.
foo morál instruct someone on how to behave appropriately, teach manners.
murmura vi. murmur (against), grumble, mutter.
nanaal telok body. have a speech impediment (e.g. unable to pronounce l/r, t/d).
notísia n. piece of news; news broadcast (on radio, television).
novidade n. news; information.
omilia n. homily, sermon.
hatoo opiniaun vp. express an opinion.
orasaun n. prayer (to God, not to spirits).
halo orasaun tulun/ajuda/ba ... vp. pray for.
hasae orasaun v. pray.
orden n. order, command.
sujestaun n. suggestion.
foo sujestaun suggest, give a suggestion.
sura 2 vt. sing recounting the life of the deceased, during mourning.
O nia ain kleuk ka? saying. That was a crooked shot! (said to criticize someone for a crooked shot (when
kicking a ball)).
apitu n. (metal/plastic) whistle.
árbitu n. referee.
argola n. hoop, hoop earring.
atleta n. athlete.
avansadu n. striker (in soccer).
babak n. half (in sports).
badmintón n. badminton.
baliza n.
1 • goal (the goal-posts and net, in sports such as soccer).
2 • goal keeper, goalie.
3 • border, boundary.
basket n. basketball.
joga basket vp. play basketball.
book besi vp. weightlift.
hiit besi vp. do weightlifting.
bét n. bat (in ping-pong).
boksiste n. boxer.
bola n. ball.
Bola nee kabuar. saying. The outcome (of a soccer match) is unpredictable; It's a level playing field.
joga bola vp. play a ball game, soccer, football.
kabesa bola vp. head a ball.
pasa bola ba (ema) vp. pass the ball to (someone).
remata bola vp. smash the ball.
tebe bola vp. play football, soccer.
bola basket n. basketball (the ball, not the game).
bola bilyár n. billiard ball.
bola voli n. volleyball (the ball).
defeza n. defence, (football) back, fullback.
desportu n. sport.
deut malu vp. wrestle.
duni 1 vt. chase, chase away.
haan golu too karon ida be thrashed (lose badly in football); it was a walkover.
hatama golu vp. shoot a goal.
guardaredi n. goal keeper, goalie.
hadau vt. snatch, grab, seize, confiscate, raid.
kapitaun n. captain.
kapten n. captain.
kartaun kinur n. yellow card (in soccer).
kartaun mean n. red card (in soccer).
kartu kuning n. yellow card (in soccer).
kartu merah n. red card (in soccer).
kera sakti n. kind of Indonesian martial arts.
klubu n. club (sports).
semifinál n. semi-finals.
soe dook throw far; thrash, walkover, win convincingly (in competition).
taekwondo n. taekwondo.
dada tali vp. tug-of-war.
tasa n. (sports) cup, trophy.
tenis n. tennis.
torneiu n. tournament.
treinadór/a n. (sports) coach; trainer.
voli n. volleyball.
adultu n. adult.
baboton nurak body. the fontanel is still soft.
bebee n. baby.
joven n. young person, youth (esp. male, from about 17 years onwards, still single).
gostu 1 • n. taste.
2 • adj. tasty, delicious.
hemu tok have a taste (of a drink).
meer adj. salty.
aban n. tomorrow.
dezde prep cnj. since (time), from (past time, until now).
Dezembru n. December.
dia n. day.
Fevereiru n. February.
fin de semana n. weekend.
fo-foun adv. initially, at first.
foin tam connector. very recently, only just.
... mak foin ... only if/after ..., will ... happen.
foin dadauk (nee) adv. recently, a very short time ago.
foin lalais adv. recently, a short time ago.
folga 1 • vi. have a scheduled day off.
2 • adj. loose, loosened.
fulan n.
1 • moon, month.
2 • menstruation, period.
ful-fulan adv. monthly, every month.
... hela deit always, continually.
hori prep. at (past time).
Junyu n. June.
kalan boot time. very late at night, in the middle of the night, midnight.
kalan-kalan adv. nightly, every night, every evening.
Kinta time. Thursday.
... lai mak .... do ... first, and only then do ...
iha ... nia laran during, for the specified period of time.
lokraik time. late afternoon (about 3pm until dark).
loro aas sv. midday, noon; the sun is high.
loro manas 1 • n. the middle of the day (about 9am to 3pm).
2 • sv. it's hot.
loro-loron adj adv. every day, daily.
loron time. day.
Marsu n. March.
meianoite n. midnight.
meiudia time. midday, noon; about 11am-2pm.
miléniu n. millenium.
minutu n. minute (of time).
momentu 1 • n. moment.
2 • cnj. while, just when.
momentu 1 • n. moment.
2 • cnj. while, just when.
(iha) momentu nee at that time.
(iha) momentu nebaa at that time.
naba-naban adv. constantly, continuously.
nanis adv tam. a long time ago, beforehand, in advance.
Natál n. Christmas.
Novembru n. November.
nunka aux. never, not at all.
Outubru n. October.
Páskua n. 1 • Easter.
2 • Passover.
prazu n. expiry date, used-by date.
rai huun mutin sv. at the crack of dawn (about 5am), at first light.
rai nakaras dusk (just after sunset, when the sky is still coloured).
Sabdu n. Saturday.
Segunda n. Monday.
Segunda feira See main entry: Segunda . n. Monday.
segundu n. second (a sixtieth of a minute).
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ai suak n. crowbar.
alat n. tool, instrument, equipment, implement.
alkati n. pliers.
anila n. washer (on bolt).
bahat 1 • n. chisel.
2 • vt. chisel, carve.
baliun n. axe.
besi kanu n. metal pipe.
besi kusan n. nail.
bibi ain n. claw of a hammer.
bomba 1 1 • n. pump (to pump air), bicycle pump.
2 • n. asthma inhaler.
3 • vt. pump up.
enxada n. hoe, mattock.
eskada n. stairs, steps, staircase; ladder.
estaka n. stake (pointed wooden post which is banged into the ground).
furadór n. drill (tool).
garfu n. fork; garden fork; rake.
maki n. machine.
mareta n. sledgehammer.
martelu n. hammer, mallet.
maubeka n. large machete.
maus n. (computer) mouse.
motosera n. chainsaw.
nivel n. 1 • level.
2 • spirit level.
parafuzu n. screw, bolt.
peneira 1 • n. sieve.
2 • vt. sieve.
pinsél n. paintbrush.
porka n. nut (on bolt).
sensor n. chainsaw.
supila 1 • n. plane (for planing wood).
2 • vt. plane.
taha n. short machete for common tasks.
xafenda n. screwdriver.
xafenda belar n. straight screwdriver.
xafenda krús n. Phillips-head screwdriver.
xavi 1 • n. key; spanner.
2 • vt. lock.
xavi Inglés n. wrench, monkey wrench, adjustable spanner.
TRADITION
bua-malus n. ingredients for chewing betel nut (betel nut, betel pepper and lime).
buan n. sorcerer, witch.
don 1 n title. Sir (title of respect before a Christian name, for senior liurai (noblemen) and bishops).
knua n.
1 • hamlet of origin.
2 • sheath.
koremetan n. ceremony to mark the end of mourning, on the first anniversary of a person's death.
kultura n. culture.
kuta vt. mark the forehead or another body part with betel juice. This is part of a number of ceremonies; e.g.
before entering an uma lisan .
lia nain n. traditional elder and judge; person who can speak about traditional matters, can negotiate bride price,
can resolve disputes; person who is in charge of a wedding or other feast, and sends people out to invite
guests. This person is selected for the task, and must be a good speaker.
lisan n. tradition, custom, customary law.
VEHICLE OTHER
aeroportu n. airport.
alkatraun n. bitumen, tar, asphalt.
ár n. air (in tyre/ball).
mekánika n. mechanics.
mina maran sv. the petrol tank is empty; run out of petrol.
mout vi. sink, bogged, drown.
transporte n. transport.
tránzitu n. (vehicle) traffic.
(--) 1 • vt. estraga tomak .
2 • n. kareta , motór ka roo nebee aat totál .
VEHICLE PEOPLE
ajudante n. 1 • assistant.
2 • (bus) conductor.
kondutór n. driver.
konjak n. bus conductor.
mekániku n. mechanic.
motorista n.
1 • driver.
2 • motorcyclist.
pasajeiru n. passenger.
xofér n. driver.
VEHICLE PROCESSES
gás 1 • n. accelerator.
2 • v. accelerate.
gripa adj. 1 • write-off (of vehicle).
2 • a wreck (e.g. very sick, drunk).
hean vt.
1 • row (a boat); paddle (a boat).
2 • pedal (a bicycle).
kalsu 1 • n. chock; wedge; bicycle stand.
2 • vt. chock (wheels, so car won't slip backwards), wedge, put a block under or against something to
prevent it moving.
tau kalsu vp. chock.
kaer kareta vp. drive a vehicle.
lori kareta vp. drive a vehicle (somewhere).
manutensaun n. maintenance.
halo manutensaun maintain.
enxe mina vp. put petrol (in the tank).
halo moris ... turn on; resurrect, bring back to life.
kaer/lori/sae motór vp.
hatama mudansa vp. put (a vehicle) into gear.
hatama ba mudansa primeiru/segundu/terseiru/kuatru vp. put into first/second/third/fourth
gear.
radiadór bee maran radiator has run dry.
roda kuak have a flat tyre.
taka roda vp. patch a tyre.
rodajen 1 • n. running in (of a new vehicle).
2 • vt. run in (a new vehicle).
rodajen 1 • n. running in (of a new vehicle).
2 • vt. run in (a new vehicle).
halao rodajen vp. run in (a new vehicle).
halai taksi drive a taxi (taking passengers).
sae taksi catch a taxi.
tatidik vi. bump around (of car on a rough road).
tidin vt. 1 • bash (something) down onto the ground.
2 • bump around (e.g. of car on rough road).
trava vt. brake.
maki n. machine.
peneu n.
1 • tyre, inner tube.
plat n. number plate, licence plate.
radiadór n. radiator.
raius n. spoke (of wheel).
roda n. wheel, outer tyre; inner tube (in the context of roda kuak 'flat tyre' and taka roda 'patch a tyre').
bis n. bus.
tratór n. tractor.
trek n. truck.
vespa n. scooter.
VIOLENCE
haan vti. 1 • eat; consume; beat (in cards), take (pieces in checkers), "swallow" (words such that they aren't
pronounced clearly).
2 • cop, be on the receiving end of a hurtful action; e.g. haan tuku 'be punched'.
(ema) haan malu (groups) constantly oppose one another and put one another down (by any means), be on
bad terms with.
O haan hau! I'll get you! (an unspecified threat).
hafuhu malu watch one another in distrust.
haksesuk malu vp. quarrel, dispute.
hamriik hasoru confront, stand up against, rise up against.
hana vt. shoot (an arrow).
masakre n. massacre.
halo masakre vp. massacre.
kesi matan blindfold.
oho vt. kill (animals, people), murder.
terorizmu n. terrorism.
tiru vt. shoot (with gun, slingshot), shoot (marbles).
au n. bamboo.
baktéria n. bacteria.
baldi n. bucket, pail.
baleta n. drain.
barajen n. dam.
bee n. water.
debu n. wallow (muddy area in which buffalo or pigs wallow); pond, pool.
ferujen n. rust.
fitar n. scar.
foer 1 • adj. dirty.
2 • n. dirt, filth; rubbish, garbage, waste.
fura vt. drill, bore.
iis 1 • n. breath.
2 • adj. smell, smell bad, smelly, stink.
3 • n. smell; stench.
jérigen n. jerrycan.
kadoras n. split-bamboo pipe.
kaleen n. tin can, tin, can; corrugated iron, roofing iron.
kanaba n. bucket or basket for drawing water from a well.
kanalizadór n. plumber.
kanalizasaun n. plumbing.
kanu n. (water) pipe.
mangeira n. hose.
materiál n. equipment, materials (for building, education, etc.; not 'cloth').
merak adj. 1 • murky, muddy (water).
2 • drunk, intoxicated.
mii 1 • v. urinate, piss, wee.
2 • n. urine.
monta vt. set up, install, fit, assemble (parts); hang (a door/window).
mota n. river.
sentina n. toilet.
baa sentina boot urinate.
baa sentina kiik urinate.
sentina jerál n. public toilet.
sukat vt. measure.
baliun n. axe.
bazuka n. bazooka.
besi kanu n. metal pipe.
bomba 2 n. bomb.
rama ambon n. barbed metal arrow, dart (shot from fiska 'slingshot').
rama inan n. bow (to shoot arrow).
rama oan n. arrow.
sabit n. curved sickle.
mahobeen n. dew.
neve n. snow.
Udan monu rai the rains come (opening the wet season).
Udan tau. It's raining.
kero udan vp. do a ceremony to prevent it raining during a specified perio (e.g. while building an uma lulik ).
udan anin n. storm.
udan been n. rainwater, rainfall.
udan been moruk n. the first rains of the wet season.
udan biska clause. drizzle, light rain.
udan boot clause. heavy rain, downpour.
udan xuviska clause. drizzle, light rain.