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<h2>Introduction</h2>
==Introduction==


In this lesson, you will learn how to form questions and negations in Twi. This is an important part of building your language skills, as it allows you to communicate effectively by asking questions and expressing negation.
In this lesson, you will learn how to form questions and negations in Twi. This is an important part of building your language skills, as it allows you to communicate effectively by asking questions and expressing negation.


<h2>Forming Questions in Twi</h2>
 
<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Twi/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] & [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]].</span>
==Forming Questions in Twi==


In Twi, questions are formed by using question words or question particles. The question particles are "hwɛ" or "etɔ" which are equivalent to "do" or "does" in English.
In Twi, questions are formed by using question words or question particles. The question particles are "hwɛ" or "etɔ" which are equivalent to "do" or "does" in English.


<h3>Using Question Words</h3>
===Using Question Words===


Question words are words like "who ", "what", "when", "where", "why", and "how", which are used at the beginning of a sentence to form a question.
Question words are words like "who ", "what", "when", "where", "why", and "how", which are used at the beginning of a sentence to form a question.
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The question word "afei" takes the place of the subject "we" to form the question.
The question word "afei" takes the place of the subject "we" to form the question.


<h3>Using Question Particles</h3>
===Using Question Particles===


Question particles are words that are added to the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question. In Twi, the question particles are "hwɛ" or "etɔ".
Question particles are words that are added to the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question. In Twi, the question particles are "hwɛ" or "etɔ".
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The question particle "hwɛ" is added at the end of the sentence to indicate that it is a question.
The question particle "hwɛ" is added at the end of the sentence to indicate that it is a question.


<h2>Negating Sentences in Twi</h2>
==Negating Sentences in Twi==


In Twi, negation is achieved by adding the word "nnyɛ" or "nokware" to the beginning of the verb. In English, these words would translate to "not" or "do not".
In Twi, negation is achieved by adding the word "nnyɛ" or "nokware" to the beginning of the verb. In English, these words would translate to "not" or "do not".
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* Wobɛma nokware sɛnea ɔhene yɛmfa. (You will not know when the king comes.)
* Wobɛma nokware sɛnea ɔhene yɛmfa. (You will not know when the king comes.)


<h2>Practice Exercises</h2>
==Practice Exercises==


Now that you have learned about forming questions and negations in Twi, it is time to put your knowledge into practice. In the following exercises, convert the affirmative sentences into questions and negations using the methods learned in this lesson.
Now that you have learned about forming questions and negations in Twi, it is time to put your knowledge into practice. In the following exercises, convert the affirmative sentences into questions and negations using the methods learned in this lesson.
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** Nnyɛpɛ sɛ wobɛtumi bɛyɛ bɔne.
** Nnyɛpɛ sɛ wobɛtumi bɛyɛ bɔne.


<h2>Conclusion</h2>
==Conclusion==


In this lesson, you have learned about forming questions and negations in Twi using question particles and question words, as well as adding "nnyɛ" or "nokware" to negate sentences. Practice these methods to improve your Twi language skills and keep progressing towards fluency.
In this lesson, you have learned about forming questions and negations in Twi using question particles and question words, as well as adding "nnyɛ" or "nokware" to negate sentences. Practice these methods to improve your Twi language skills and keep progressing towards fluency.


<span link>Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]] & [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Subject-Verb-Object-Order|Subject Verb Object Order]].</span>
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==Other Lessons==
==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Common-Prepositions|Common Prepositions]]
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* [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
* [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
* [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Past-Tense|Past Tense]]
* [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Past-Tense|Past Tense]]


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Twi → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Questions and Negations

Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn how to form questions and negations in Twi. This is an important part of building your language skills, as it allows you to communicate effectively by asking questions and expressing negation.


Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: 0 to A1 Course & Give your Opinion.

Forming Questions in Twi

In Twi, questions are formed by using question words or question particles. The question particles are "hwɛ" or "etɔ" which are equivalent to "do" or "does" in English.

Using Question Words

Question words are words like "who ", "what", "when", "where", "why", and "how", which are used at the beginning of a sentence to form a question.

Here are some common question words in Twi:

Twi Pronunciation English
yiedyie jee-jee-ye what
afei ah-fay-ee when
adeɛ ah-day where
bɛn beh-n which
nso yɛfrɛ wo ho en-so yef-re wo ho how are you doing?

To form a question, simply replace the subject with the appropriate question word. For example:

  • Yɛware fie. (We went home.)
  • Afei yɛware fie? (When did we go home?)

The question word "afei" takes the place of the subject "we" to form the question.

Using Question Particles

Question particles are words that are added to the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question. In Twi, the question particles are "hwɛ" or "etɔ".

To form a question using a question particle, simply add the particle at the end of the sentence. For example:

  • ɔhene yɛnna fufuo nti na ode ne ho ase. (The king ate fufu, so he is full.)
  • ɔhene yɛnna fufuo nti na ode ne ho ase hwɛ? (Did the king eat fufu so he is full?)

The question particle "hwɛ" is added at the end of the sentence to indicate that it is a question.

Negating Sentences in Twi

In Twi, negation is achieved by adding the word "nnyɛ" or "nokware" to the beginning of the verb. In English, these words would translate to "not" or "do not".

Here are some examples of negation in Twi:

  • Me hu nnyɛ wo. (I do not like you.)
  • Wobɛma nokware sɛnea ɔhene yɛmfa. (You will not know when the king comes.)

Practice Exercises

Now that you have learned about forming questions and negations in Twi, it is time to put your knowledge into practice. In the following exercises, convert the affirmative sentences into questions and negations using the methods learned in this lesson.

  • Ɛyɛ adɔe na ɔde wo ho ahwɛ.
    • Afei ɔde wo ho ahwɛ?
    • Nnyɛ ɔde wo ho ahwɛ.
  • Yɛpɛ sɛ wobɛtumi bɛyɛ bɔne.
    • Yi "wobɛtumi bɛyɛ bɔne" yɛn?
    • Nnyɛpɛ sɛ wobɛtumi bɛyɛ bɔne.

Conclusion

In this lesson, you have learned about forming questions and negations in Twi using question particles and question words, as well as adding "nnyɛ" or "nokware" to negate sentences. Practice these methods to improve your Twi language skills and keep progressing towards fluency.


Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: Future Tense & Subject Verb Object Order.

Table of Contents - Twi Course - 0 to A1


Introduction to Twi Pronouns


Basic Greetings and Expressions


Twi Sentence Structure


Numbers and Counting


Twi Verbs and Tenses


Family and Relationships


Twi Naming System


Food and Dining


Twi Adjectives and Adverbs


Travel and Transportation


Twi Proverbs and Sayings


Weather and Seasons


Twi Prepositions and Conjunctions


Hobbies and Leisure Activities


Twi Music and Dance

Videos

4 Ways to Ask "What?" in Twi | TWI QUESTION WORDS, PART 2 ...

Other Lessons

Sources


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