Week 3: Simple Sentences & Questions

In Week 3, you'll learn how to form basic sentences and ask questions in Tāmorék. By combining vocabulary from previous lessons, you'll be able to hold simple conversations.

Lesson 1: Basic Sentence Structure

In Tāmorék, a simple sentence typically follows the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) structure, similar to English.

• I eat bread. → Nāmo hāto lākē.
• She sees the ocean. → Hōna vēna vālu.

Lesson 2: Yes/No Questions

To form yes/no questions, use rising intonation at the end of the sentence or add "faro" (meaning "question").

• Do you eat bread? → Tāka hāto lākē?
• Is the ocean beautiful? → Vālu māro fēt faro?

Lesson 3: Information Questions

Use question words to gather specific information.

• What - Tāmo
• Where - Nēta
• Who - Hāna
• Why - Fāro
• How - Kēta

Examples:

• What is your name? → Tāmo kēta?
• Where is the sun? → Nēta rāmo?

Lesson 4: Practice Exercise

Translate the following sentences into Tāmorék:

1. What is your name?
2. Do you see the moon?
3. I love my family.