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== | Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/twi Twi] learners! 😊 | ||
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In this lesson, we will learn about animals in Twi. Animals play a crucial role in our lives, whether as pets, food, or inspired by different traditions and cultural practices. | |||
To improve your [[Language/Twi|Twi]] [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=135 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/twi/question questions]! | |||
== Farm Animals == | |||
Let's start with animals you might see on a farm. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Twi !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |||
| Anɔpa || /an-ɔ-pa/ || Chicken | |||
|- | |||
| Awɔ || /a-wɔ/ || Goat | |||
|- | |||
| Apɔnkye || /a-pɔ-nkyɛ/ || Turkey | |||
|- | |||
| Aduro || /a-du-ro/ || Cow | |||
|- | |||
| Akokoanoba || /a-ko-ko-a-no-ba/ || Duck | |||
|- | |||
| Apɔnkasiedua || /a-pɔn-ka-si-ɛ-du-a/ || Goose | |||
|- | |||
| Akosawo || /a-ko-sa-wo/ || Sheep | |||
|} | |||
Dialogue: | |||
* Person 1: Wo te anɔpa? (Do you have a chicken?) | |||
* Person 2: Yɛ te anɔpa kakra. (We have a few chickens.) | |||
== Safari Animals == | |||
Now let's move to safari animals. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Twi !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Simpa || /sim-pa/ || Lion | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Dwene || /dwe-ne/ || Elephant | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Woma || /wo-ma/ || Hippopotamus | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Kaw || /kaw/ || Monkey | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Kyerɛwukyekye || /kye-rɛ-wu-kye-kye/ || Giraffe | ||
|- | |||
| Konko || /kon-ko/ || Warthog | |||
|} | |||
Dialogue: | |||
* Person 1: Wobɛn simpa yɛ no? (Where can we find a lion?) | |||
* Person 2: Yɛ bisa aburokyire no asafo. (We can find lions in game reserves.) | |||
== Domestic Animals == | |||
Let's continue with animals you might keep as pets. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Twi !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Kraman || /kra-man/ || Dog | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Ɔkra || /ɔ-kra/ || Cat | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Kumadwene || /ku-ma-dwe-ne/ || Hamster | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Aburokyire nkutoo || /a-bu-ro-kyi-re nku-too/ || Guinea pig | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Kokuro || /ko-ku-ro/ || Horse | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Anto || /an-to/ || Rabbits | ||
|} | |||
Dialogue: | |||
* Person 1: Na wote aa kraman? (Do you have a dog?) | |||
* Person 2: Mepɛ sɛ mewɔ kraman kɔ bi. (I want to get a dog soon.) | |||
== Aquatic Animals == | |||
Lastly, let's look at animals that live in water. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Twi !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Kɔnɛ || /kɔ-nɛ/ || Fish | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Prako || /pra-ko/ || Crab | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Osiewuni || /o-si-e-wu-ni/ || Lobster | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Ɔmamfura || /ɔ-mam-fu-ra/ || Octopus | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Adawuraa || /a-da-wu-ra-a/ || Dolphin | ||
|} | |} | ||
Dialogue: | |||
* Person 1: Wopɛ sɛ wo te kɔnɛ? (Do you like to have fish?) | |||
* Person 2: Mepɛ sɛ w'ate kɔnɛ suro. (I like to eat fish soup.) | |||
These are some of the most common animals you can come across in Twi. For more animal vocabulary, don't forget to check [ [Language/Twi/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]]. | |||
<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎 | |||
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Revision as of 13:02, 3 March 2023
Hi Twi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about animals in Twi. Animals play a crucial role in our lives, whether as pets, food, or inspired by different traditions and cultural practices.
To improve your Twi Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Farm Animals
Let's start with animals you might see on a farm.
Twi | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
Anɔpa | /an-ɔ-pa/ | Chicken |
Awɔ | /a-wɔ/ | Goat |
Apɔnkye | /a-pɔ-nkyɛ/ | Turkey |
Aduro | /a-du-ro/ | Cow |
Akokoanoba | /a-ko-ko-a-no-ba/ | Duck |
Apɔnkasiedua | /a-pɔn-ka-si-ɛ-du-a/ | Goose |
Akosawo | /a-ko-sa-wo/ | Sheep |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Wo te anɔpa? (Do you have a chicken?)
- Person 2: Yɛ te anɔpa kakra. (We have a few chickens.)
Safari Animals
Now let's move to safari animals.
Twi | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
Simpa | /sim-pa/ | Lion |
Dwene | /dwe-ne/ | Elephant |
Woma | /wo-ma/ | Hippopotamus |
Kaw | /kaw/ | Monkey |
Kyerɛwukyekye | /kye-rɛ-wu-kye-kye/ | Giraffe |
Konko | /kon-ko/ | Warthog |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Wobɛn simpa yɛ no? (Where can we find a lion?)
- Person 2: Yɛ bisa aburokyire no asafo. (We can find lions in game reserves.)
Domestic Animals
Let's continue with animals you might keep as pets.
Twi | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
Kraman | /kra-man/ | Dog |
Ɔkra | /ɔ-kra/ | Cat |
Kumadwene | /ku-ma-dwe-ne/ | Hamster |
Aburokyire nkutoo | /a-bu-ro-kyi-re nku-too/ | Guinea pig |
Kokuro | /ko-ku-ro/ | Horse |
Anto | /an-to/ | Rabbits |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Na wote aa kraman? (Do you have a dog?)
- Person 2: Mepɛ sɛ mewɔ kraman kɔ bi. (I want to get a dog soon.)
Aquatic Animals
Lastly, let's look at animals that live in water.
Twi | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
Kɔnɛ | /kɔ-nɛ/ | Fish |
Prako | /pra-ko/ | Crab |
Osiewuni | /o-si-e-wu-ni/ | Lobster |
Ɔmamfura | /ɔ-mam-fu-ra/ | Octopus |
Adawuraa | /a-da-wu-ra-a/ | Dolphin |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Wopɛ sɛ wo te kɔnɛ? (Do you like to have fish?)
- Person 2: Mepɛ sɛ w'ate kɔnɛ suro. (I like to eat fish soup.)
These are some of the most common animals you can come across in Twi. For more animal vocabulary, don't forget to check [ [Language/Twi/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]].
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎