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In today's lesson, you will learn how to write and pronounce the 7 days of the week in Twi (Akan) language. You'll also learn a cultural tradition (named "Kradin") associated to the days of the week. | In today's lesson, you will learn how to write and pronounce the 7 days of the week in Twi (Akan) language. You'll also learn a cultural tradition (named "Kradin") associated to the days of the week. | ||
<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson:</span> [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Weather-Vocabulary|Weather Vocabulary]] & [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]]. | |||
==Days of the week in Akan (Twi) / Soul Names (Kradin)== | ==Days of the week in Akan (Twi) / Soul Names (Kradin)== | ||
The Akan people give names to people based on the day of the week they were born. We call these "day names" Kradin (soul names). Below I list the days of the week in Twi, along with the male and female soul names given to people born each day. | The Akan people give names to people based on the day of the week they were born. We call these "day names" Kradin (soul names). Below I list the days of the week in Twi, along with the male and female soul names given to people born each day. | ||
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== | ==Other Lessons== | ||
* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]] | * [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]] | ||
* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]] | * [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]] | ||
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* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]] | * [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]] | ||
* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Akan-Calendar|Akan Calendar]] | * [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Akan-Calendar|Akan Calendar]] | ||
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Revision as of 10:37, 27 March 2023
In today's lesson, you will learn how to write and pronounce the 7 days of the week in Twi (Akan) language. You'll also learn a cultural tradition (named "Kradin") associated to the days of the week.
Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Weather Vocabulary & How to say Good Bye?.
Days of the week in Akan (Twi) / Soul Names (Kradin)
The Akan people give names to people based on the day of the week they were born. We call these "day names" Kradin (soul names). Below I list the days of the week in Twi, along with the male and female soul names given to people born each day.
| Day of the week in Twi | Day of the week in English | Female Soul Name | Male Soul Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ɛdwoada | Monday | Adwoa | Kwadwo |
| Ɛbenada | Tuesday | Abena | Kwabena |
| Wukuada | Wednesday | Akua | Kwaku |
| Yawoada | Thursday | Yaa | Yaw |
| Efiada | Friday | Afia | Kofi |
| Memeneda | Saturday | Ama | Kwame |
| Kwasiada | Sunday | Akosua | Kwasi |
Sources
Videos
Twi Vocabulary | Days of the Week in Twi | Lesson 2 - YouTube
Twi Vocabulary | Lesson 3 | Days and Months In Akan (Twi) - YouTube
Learn twi with Opoku | Asante twi | Twi days of the week - YouTube
Learn Twi Language | Days Of The Week - YouTube
Other Lessons
- Feelings and Emotions
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Fruits
- Count to 10
- Clothes
- Drinks
- Food
- Colors
- Akan Calendar