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Twi Vocabulary - Drinks

Hi Twi learners! 😊
In this lesson on Twi vocabulary, we'll be learning about common drinks in Twi. Drinking is an important part of any culture, and Twi culture is no exception. So, let's get started!

Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Days of the week, Weather Vocabulary, Clothes & Food.

Beverages in Twi

Before we start, let's look at some basic vocabulary and phrases for drinks in Twi:

Twi	Pronunciation	English
aburoho	ə-bə-ɾo-ho	Water
nsuo	ən-su-oh	Water
nkrakra	ŋ-kɾa-kɾa	Beer
ntonto	n-tohn-toh	Milk
asana	ə-za-na	Fanta
koko	ko-koh	Porridge
asaana	a-sa-na	Juice

You can use these simple phrases to order your drink of choice, or to say what type of drink you prefer:

• Wo frɛ me botom - I want my bottle
• Me te ntonto - I drink milk
• Wo teː koko? - Do you drink porridge?
• Me gyae asaana - I like juice.

Beverages in Twi Culture

Drinks play an important role in Twi culture, especially during social events. For example, in traditional Ghanaian weddings, it is customary to serve drinks to the bride and groom. The drinks are served in a calabash, and the bride and groom drink from it simultaneously to symbolize their unity.

Ginger beer, known as 'nk̄rataan' in Twi, is a popular beverage in Ghana. It is made from ginger, lemon, and sugar, mixed with water to create a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink. 

Another iconic drink in Twi culture is 'palm wine'. Palm wine is made from the sap of various species of palm trees. It is a sweet, alcoholic drink that is popular throughout West Africa. In Twi culture, palm wine is often served at ceremonial occasions, such as weddings and funerals.

Dialogue

Here's a dialogue between two people ordering drinks at a restaurant:

• Person 1: Mepɛ sɛ memmboa nkrakra, na woanni bɛto mo? (I want beer, do you have any?)
• Person 2: Yoo, yɛfrɛ wo nk̄rakra (Yes, we have beer)
• Person 1: Meda ase (Thank you)
• Person 2: Wobɛtena aseɛ? (Would you like ice?)
• Person 1: Yoo, mɛtena aseɛ, meda ase (Yes, I'd like ice, thank you)

Conclusion

That's it for our lesson on Twi vocabulary for drinks. Don't forget to practice using these words and phrases in context. For further practice and learning, use the Polyglot Club platform to find native speakers and ask them any additional questions you may have. You can also check out more Twi vocabulary on the Vocabulary page.

So, let's raise a glass and say "nyɛ saa!" (Cheers!)

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Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: Twi Vocabulary → Leisure Time Vocabulary, Common Foods, Greetings and Salutations & Count to 10.

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Sources

• Let's Speak Twi - Sample
• Twi: A Beginner's Guide! – EduSpots
• Twi Translation of "drink" | English-Twi Dictionary | Twi-English ...