Tetum to English Translator

English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.

Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

Primarily spoken in Timor-Leste (East Timor), with speakers also in parts of Indonesian West Timor.

Uses the Latin script.

Influenced by Portuguese, resulting in a phonetic system that includes both native Austronesian and Portuguese sounds.

Follows Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order. Incorporates elements from both Austronesian and Portuguese grammatical structures.

Significant influence from Portuguese, with many loanwords integrated into everyday usage.

Austronesian language family.

Latin script.

Developed during Portuguese colonization, with ongoing efforts to standardize orthography.

Approximately 800,000 speakers.