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Twi Grammar - How to Use "Be"

Hi Twi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Twi. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences.

The verb "be" is used to describe a state or condition. In Twi, it is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence. The verb "be" is conjugated as follows:

Subject	Twi	Pronunciation	English Translation
I	me nya	meh n-yah	I am
You (singular)	wo nya	woh n-yah	You are
He/She/It	yɛnnya	yen-nyah	He/She/It is
We	mɛnnya	men-nyah	We are
You (plural)	nyɛnnya	nyen-nyah	You are
They	wɔnnya	won-nyah	They are

Let's look at some examples of how to use the verb "be" in sentences.

• Person 1: Me nya abofra. (I am a teacher.)
• Person 2: Wo nya abofra? (Are you a teacher?)
• Person 1: Ɛyɛ, me nya abofra. (Yes, I am a teacher.)

• Person 1: Yɛnnya abofra. (He/She/It is a teacher.)
• Person 2: Wɔnnya abofra? (Are they teachers?)
• Person 1: Ɛyɛ, wɔnnya abofra. (Yes, they are teachers.)

Now let's practice using the verb "be" in sentences.

• Person 1: Mɛnnya abofra? (Are we teachers?)
• Person 2: Ɛyɛ, mɛnnya abofra. (Yes, you are teachers.)
• Person 1: Nyɛnnya abofra? (Are you teachers?)
• Person 2: Ɛyɛ, nyɛnnya abofra. (Yes, you are teachers.)

To improve your Twi Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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