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Twi Vocabulary - Fruits

Hi Twi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be exploring Twi vocabulary related to fruits. As an experienced Twi teacher with over 20 years of experience, I can tell you that learning about fruits is a great way to expand not only your vocabulary but also your knowledge about Ghanaian culture. 🍇🍉🍊🍓🍍

Let's start with a table of some of the most common fruits in Twi:

Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Akan Calendar & Leisure Time Vocabulary.

Twi	Pronunciation	English
Aborɔbɛ	A-bo-ro-bɛ	Pineapple
Pɛɛ	P-er-	Papaya
Brɔfrɛ	Brɔ-frɛ	Pawpaw
Agbalumo	Ag-ba-lu-mo	African Star Fruit
Ankaa	An-kaa	Orange
Alasa	A-la-sa	African Plum
Kwadu	Kwa-du	Banana
Sunkunu	Sun-ku-nu	Cantaloupe
Akosua Tuntum	Akosua Tun-tum	Cherry
Tutu	Tu-tu	Strawberry

As you can see, Twi has a great variety of fruits, many of which are unique to Ghana and Africa as a whole. Here are some interesting cultural facts about fruits in Ghana:

- Pineapple is the third most important export fruit of Ghana, after banana and mango.

- In rural parts of Ghana, pawpaw leaves are used to treat certain illnesses, such as fever and malaria. - African plum, also known as alasa, is a popular fruit sold by street vendors in Ghana.

- The African star fruit, also known as agbalumo or udara, is popular for its sweet taste and bright orange color. It is commonly eaten as a snack and also used in drinks.

Now that we've learned about some fruits and their cultural significance, let's take a look at a dialogue so we can see these words in context:

• Person 1: Ɔbɛɛdiɛ na ɛkyɛ? (What is this?)
• Person 2: A, Ɔbɛɛdiɛ no yɛ banana. (Oh, that is a banana.)
• Person 1: Me na ma me wɔ Tuntum. (I like cherries.)
• Person 2: Mmm, me nso ma nkwaataw no. (Mmm, I also like strawberries.)

To further improve your Twi vocabulary and speaking skills, you can use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also check out the Twi vocabulary page on Polyglot Club.

I hope you found this lesson helpful and enjoyable. Fruits are not only delicious but also an important part of Ghanaian and African culture. Practice using these words in context and keep learning! 🍎🍒🍊🍇

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Sources

• Twi Food Vocabulary (Fruits, Vegetables, Grains) | LEARNAKAN
• Twi Vocabulary - Fruits

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