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Language Comparison: English vs Tetum
Explore the linguistic characteristics and features of both languages
| Aspect | English | Tetum |
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Family | Indo-European | Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian |
Speakers | Approximately 1.5 billion (including second-language speakers) | Around 800,000 speakers (including second-language speakers) |
Features | Global lingua franca, originating from the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England | An Austronesian language with significant Portuguese influence, serving as one of the two official languages of Timor-Leste; simple grammar and shared vocabulary with Indonesian/Malay |
Countries | United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many others | Timor-Leste and Indonesia. |
Writing System | Latin script | Latin script |
Tonal | No | No |
Grammatical Cases | No | No, relies on word order and prepositions |
Derived From | Old English, influenced by Old Norse and Norman French | Proto-Austronesian, with heavy Portuguese lexical influence |
Loanwords | From Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages | From Portuguese, Malay/Indonesian, and Arabic |
Dialects | Includes American English, British English, Australian English, Indian English, etc. | Includes Tetun Dili (urban variety with heavy Portuguese influence) and Tetun Terik (more traditional and rural variety) |
Alphabets | 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 | 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 |
Family
English
Indo-European
Tetum
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian
Speakers
English
Approximately 1.5 billion (including second-language speakers)
Tetum
Around 800,000 speakers (including second-language speakers)
Features
English
Global lingua franca, originating from the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England
Tetum
An Austronesian language with significant Portuguese influence, serving as one of the two official languages of Timor-Leste; simple grammar and shared vocabulary with Indonesian/Malay
Countries
English
United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many others
Tetum
Timor-Leste and Indonesia.
Writing System
English
Latin script
Tetum
Latin script
Tonal
English
No
Tetum
No
Grammatical Cases
English
No
Tetum
No, relies on word order and prepositions
Derived From
English
Old English, influenced by Old Norse and Norman French
Tetum
Proto-Austronesian, with heavy Portuguese lexical influence
Loanwords
English
From Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages
Tetum
From Portuguese, Malay/Indonesian, and Arabic
Dialects
English
Includes American English, British English, Australian English, Indian English, etc.
Tetum
Includes Tetun Dili (urban variety with heavy Portuguese influence) and Tetun Terik (more traditional and rural variety)
Alphabets
English
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
Tetum
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
Language Facts:
Understanding these linguistic differences helps improve translation accuracy and cultural communication between English and Tetum speakers.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this translation from English to Tetum free?
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Is there a character limit for translation?
Yes, you can translate up to 1500 characters in one request. This limit ensures optimal performance and translation quality while accommodating most common translation needs.
Is the translation from English to Tetum accurate?
Yes, we use Google Cloud Translation API for translation services. This ensures high accuracy and reliability for your translations between English and Tetum.
How many languages does this website support for translation?
This website supports over 240 languages for translation, offering comprehensive linguistic capabilities to meet the diverse needs of our global users. From major world languages to regional dialects, we've got you covered.
Can I translate from Tetum to English?
Yes, absolutely! You can easily reverse the translation direction by clicking the swap button above, or visit our dedicated Tetum to English Translation page for the reverse translation service.
How fast is the translation process?
Our translation service provides near-instantaneous results. Most translations from English to Tetum are completed within 1-2 seconds, ensuring a smooth and efficient user experience.
Can I use this for professional or business purposes?
Yes, our translation service is suitable for various purposes including business communications, academic work, and professional documents. However, for critical business documents, we recommend having important translations reviewed by a human translator.