How to say “I love you” in Tetum
The most common way to say “i love you” in Tetum. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Hau hadomi ita
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Tetum
Olá, Hau hadomi ita
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Tetum?
"I love you" in Tetum is "Hau hadomi ita". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Hau hadomi ita" written in Tetum?
"Hau hadomi ita" is the standard written form in Tetum, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Hau hadomi ita" in Tetum?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Hau hadomi ita" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Hau hadomi ita" mean in English?
"Hau hadomi ita" is the Tetum way of saying "I love you" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "I love you" in Tetum?
Many languages — including Tetum — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Hau hadomi ita" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Tetum spoken?
Tetum is spoken by an estimated 900,000 people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Tetum dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Tetum dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Hau hadomi ita" or any other Tetum text.