Vocabulary
| Uab Meto | English |
|---|---|
| Pah (polite), Tua (polite), Hao (normal), He’ (informal), Ya (normal) | Yes |
| Kaha’, Kahfa’ | No |
| Terima kasih (in West Timor) | Thank you |
| Obrigadu (in East Timor) | Thank you |
| Terima kasih namfau’, Terimakasih ‘nanaek (in West Timor) | Thank you very much |
| Obrigadu namfau’ (in East Timor) | Thank you very much |
| Sama-sama, leko, naleok | You are welcome |
| Neu’ | Please |
| Maaf, permisi, parmis | Excuse me |
| Halo, Tabe | Hello |
| Tkoenok (to say good bye to sb who leaves) | Good bye |
| Selamat tinggal (said to sb staying) | Good bye |
| Selamat Jalan (said to sb leaving) | Good bye |
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