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What is the meaning of Akwaaba?
Akwaba, sometimes spelled with an additional “a” (Akwaaba), is a Ghanaian word from the Twi dialect meaning “welcome”. It’s the joyous title of a joyous early poem by the multi-talented and far-travelled Ghanaian-born writer Kwame Dawes, greeting a new daughter through a single word steeped in memory.
How do you greet in Fante?
You’re welcome = may su medasi. No thank you = may n dasi. Good morning = may mah mo achi. Good afternoon = may mah mo aha.
How do you greet in Akan?
How do you greet in Akan?
- – Morning greeting: Me ma wo akye. o Shortened greeting: Maakye.
- – Afternoon greeting: Me ma wo aha. o Shortened greeting: Maaha.
- – Evening greeting: Me ma wo adwo. o Shortened greeting: Maadwo.
What language is Akwaaba?
Akan languages
Akwaaba means Welcome in the Akan languages, but how would you say it in your local language to a visitor to your home, town or village in Ghana?
What does bra mean in Ghana?
Ghana Language TWI Translation
| ENGLISH PHRASE | TWI PHRASE | |
|---|---|---|
| 36. | Congratulation | mo |
| 37. | Good Job | woaye adee pa ara |
| 38. | Really/ Ok | saa/ Yoo |
| 39. | Go/ Come | kɔ / Bra |
How do you greet someone in Ghana?
Cultural Etiquette in Ghana
- Always greet people from right to left, always with your right hand.
- The West African handshake is used in Ghana, where the middle finger snaps the middle finger of the person you are shaking.
- Always use your right hand to give and receive items, and to eat.
How do you say please in Fante?
The series introduces you to the most commonly-used Twi phrases and sentences….More videos on YouTube.
| TWI | ENGLISH |
|---|---|
| mepa wo kyɛw OR mepaakyɛw | please |
| akwaaba mema wo akwaaba yɛma wo akwaaba | welcome I welcome you we welcome you |
| meda wo ase OR medaase | thank you |
How do you say beautiful in Fante?
To say you are beautiful in the Twi language, say “wo ho ye fɛ.” “fɛ” is a Twi language adjective that describes beauty. It can be used to describe beauty in any gender.
How do you say thank you in Akan?
The series introduces you to the most commonly-used Twi phrases and sentences….More videos on YouTube.
| TWI | ENGLISH |
|---|---|
| meda wo ase OR medaase | thank you |
How do akans greet in the morning?
Kofi: Ama, mema wo akye. Kofi: Ama, good morning.
How do you say my love in Ghana?
Me dɔ wo – I love you Me (I) + dɔ (love) + wo (you). Note: The letter “ɔ” is unique to the Akan language. It is pronounced like a combination of the English “oh + uh.”
What is Ghana language?
English
Ghana/Official languages
Ghana is a highly multilingual developing nation in West Africa. It has a population of over 25 million people with different ethnic groups. Ghana has about 50 indigenous languages (Dakubu, 1996), and the major ones are Akan, Ewe, Ga, Dagaare, and Dagbani, with English as the official language.