Language/Ewe/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Ewe learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on drinks vocabulary in Ewe language. Drinks are an essential part of any culture, and learning their names in a new language can help you connect with people on a deeper level.
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Beverages[edit | edit source]
In Ewe culture, drinks are an important part of everyday life. Whether it is a refreshing cold drink on a hot day or a warm cup of tea on a chilly morning, there are many words in Ewe to describe the various types of drinks.
Water[edit | edit source]
Water is a vital fluid for life and very important for the body. Ewe has different words for different types of water:
| Ewe | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| edzibanu | /ɛdzībānū/ | Water |
Tea[edit | edit source]
Tea is a popular drink in many cultures, and in Ewe culture, it is no exception. The word for tea in Ewe is "sosu":
| Ewe | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sosu | /sōsū/ | Tea |
A dialogue:
- Person 1: Mawu nɔ fenu sosu? (/ma-wū nɔ fēnū sō-sū/ Have you got any tea?)
- Person 2: A, mawu nɔ. (/ah, ma-wū nɔ/ Yes, I have.)
Coffee[edit | edit source]
Coffee is a popular drink around the world, and Ewe people have many ways to make it at home. You can either drink it black or add milk and sugar. The word for coffee in Ewe is "kɔfi":
| Ewe | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| kɔfi | /kōfī/ | Coffee |
A dialogue:
- Person 1: Havedzi nɔ fenu kɔfi? (/hah-vey-dzī nɔ fēnū kō-fī/ Have you made any coffee?)
- Person 2: A, me nɔ fenu. (/ah, me nɔ fēnū/ Yes, I have made some.)
Juice[edit | edit source]
Juice is a healthy drink option and a favorite of many. In Ewe, the word for juice is "adwoa":
| Ewe | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| adwoa | /ad-wō-ah/ | Juice |
A dialogue:
- Person 1: Mawu nɔ fenu adwoa? (/ma-wū nɔ fēnū ad-wō-ah/ Have you got any juice?)
- Person 2: A, mawu nɔ. Me nɔ usu gbɔmɛdze tsofi ɔ. (/ah, ma-wū nɔ. me nɔ ū-su gbo-mē-dzey sō-fī ō/ Yes, I do. I have some fresh orange juice.)
Beer[edit | edit source]
Beer is a popular alcoholic drink around the world, and in Ewe culture, it is no exception. The word for beer in Ewe is "ada":
| Ewe | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ada | /ah-dah/ | Beer |
A dialogue:
- Person 1: Mawu nɔ fenu ada? (/ma-wū nɔ fēnū ah-dah/ Have you got any beer?)
- Person 2: Ena, me nɔ fenu. (/ey-nah, me nɔ fēnū/ No, I do not have any.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we have covered Ewe vocabulary for drinks. To improve your Ewe vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! You can also explore the Vocabulary page on the Polyglot Club.
In Ewe culture, sharing food and drinks with others is an essential part of social life. By learning the names of drinks in Ewe, you can connect with people on a deeper level, and add to your cultural knowledge. Cheers to expanding your Ewe language skills! 🥂
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Level 2 - Food and Drink - Bits of Ewe - Memrise
- introduction to the structure of the Ewe language and "reasonable ...
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