Language/Ewe/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Ewe learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most important Ewe words related to clothes. Knowing these words will help you to communicate better with native speakers and understand what they are saying. Let's get started!
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Say Hello and Greetings in Ewe, Geography, Education & Drinks.
Clothing Items[edit | edit source]
Here is a list of the most common clothing items in Ewe.
| Ewe | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ɖeŋu | /dɛŋu/ | Shirt |
| ɖeŋuwo | /dɛŋuwɔ/ | Blouse |
| ɖeviwo | /dɛviwɔ/ | Dress |
| ɖevi | /dɛvi/ | Skirt |
| ɖeŋuɖevi | /dɛŋudɛvi/ | Pants |
To remember these words, you can use mnemonics or create stories. For example, for the word "ɖeŋu" (shirt), you can imagine a person wearing a shirt and saying "ɖeŋu!".
Colors[edit | edit source]
Knowing the colors in Ewe is also important. Here is a list of the most common colors.
| Ewe | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| dzidzenu | /dzidzɛnu/ | Red |
| dzodzo | /dzɔdzɔ/ | Blue |
| gbɔgbɔ | /gbɔgbɔ/ | Green |
| kplekple | /kplɛkplɛ/ | Yellow |
| wu | /wu/ | White |
| dzidzɔ | /dzidzɔ/ | Black |
You can also use mnemonics to remember these words. For example, for the word "dzidzenu" (red), you can imagine a red apple and say "dzidzenu!".
Practice[edit | edit source]
To improve your Ewe Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Food
- Colors
- Education
- Count to 10
- Days of the Week
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Animals
- Fruits
- Drinks