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Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn about basic Twi greetings and salutations. This is the first step in communicating with Twi speakers and making new friends. Greetings are an essential part of Twi culture, and learning them will help you to show respect and interest in the language and its people. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently greet people in Twi, no matter what time of day it is.

Common Greetings in Twi

Hello – “Aane”

The most common greeting in Twi is “Aane” (pronounced ah-ne). This is a simple and informal way of saying hello. Use it with friends, family members, and people you know well. The word “aane” is versatile, and you can use it at any time of day.

Twi	Pronunciation	English
Aane	ah-ne	Hello

Good Morning – “Maakye”

“Maakye” (pronounced mah-chi-ay) means “Good morning” in Twi. This greeting is used from dawn until midday, and it is a friendly way of showing consideration and interest in someone's well-being.

Twi	Pronunciation	English
Maakye	mah-chi-ay	Good morning

Good Afternoon – “Maaha”

“Maaha” (pronounced mah-ha) is used to say “Good afternoon” in Twi. Typically, this greeting is used from midday until sunset. You can use this greeting with anyone you meet during this period of the day, whether they are friends, acquaintances, or strangers.

Twi	Pronunciation	English
Maaha	mah-ha	Good afternoon

Good Evening – “Da yie”

“Da yie” (pronounced dah yee-ay) is how you say “Good evening” in Twi. This greeting is used when meeting someone after sunset, and it is a polite and respectful way to show interest and care for the other person.

Twi	Pronunciation	English
Da yie	dah yee-ay	Good evening

Expressions for Different Times of the Day

How are you? - “Wo ho te sɛn?”

A common expression used in Twi is “Wo ho te sɛn?” (pronounced wo-ho-tay-sen?). This phrase can be used at any time of day and translates to “How are you?” This expression is very versatile, and you can use it with family members, friends, and acquaintances.

Twi	Pronunciation	English
Wo ho te sɛn?	wo-ho-tay-sen?	How are you?

Replying – “Me ho ye”

If someone asks you “Wo ho te sɛn?”, you can reply with “Me ho ye” (pronounced may-ho-yay). This means “I am fine,” and it is the most common response to this greeting.

Twi	Pronunciation	English
Me ho ye	may-ho-yay	I am fine

How was your day? - “Wubetumi awkɔ”

If you want to ask someone how their day has been, say “Wubetumi awkɔ” (pronounced woo-bay-too-mee-ah-koh). This is a polite way of starting a conversation and showing interest in someone's well-being.

Twi	Pronunciation	English
Wubetumi awkɔ	woo-bay-too-mee-ah-koh	How was your day?

Replying – “Yɛfrɛ wo ma me”

If you want to respond to this greeting, you can say “Yɛfrɛ wo ma me” (pronounced yeah-fray-wo-mah-may). This means “It was good, thank you for asking.”

Twi	Pronunciation	English
Yɛfrɛ wo ma me	yeah-fray-wo-mah-may	It was good, thank you for asking

Polite Expressions in Twi

Please – “Me ma wo”

If you want to say please in Twi, you can say “Me ma wo” (pronounced may-mah-woh). This expression is used to ask someone politely to do something.

Twi	Pronunciation	English
Me ma wo	may-mah-woh	Please

Thank you – “Medaase”

To say thank you in Twi, you can say “Medaase” (pronounced may-dah-say). This expression is used to show gratitude and appreciation for something someone has done for you.

Twi	Pronunciation	English
Medaase	may-dah-say	Thank you

Excuse me – “Edua”

If you want to excuse yourself or make your way through a crowded area, you can say “Edua” (pronounced eh-doo-ah). This expression is used to politely interrupt someone or indicate that you want to go past them.

Twi	Pronunciation	English
Edua	eh-doo-ah	Excuse me

Sorry – “Me ho yɛ”

If you did something wrong and want to apologize, you can say “Me ho yɛ” (pronounced may-ho-yeh). This expression is used to show regret and remorse for something you have done.

Twi	Pronunciation	English
Me ho yɛ	may-ho-yeh	Sorry

Conclusion

In this lesson, you have learned the basic greetings and salutations in Twi, including how to say hello, good morning, good afternoon, and good evening. You have also learned some polite expressions, such as please, thank you, excuse me, and sorry. Using these expressions in your everyday conversations will not only show your respect for Twi culture but also help you to connect with Twi speakers on a deeper level.

Table of Contents - Twi Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Twi Pronouns

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Basic Greetings and Expressions

• Greetings and Salutations
• Polite Expressions

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Twi Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object Order
• Questions and Negations

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Numbers and Counting

• Numbers 1-10
• Numbers 11-20

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Twi Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationship Terms

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Twi Naming System

• Day Names
• Last Names and Lineage

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating and Drinking

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Twi Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Adverbs of Time, Manner, and Place

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Directions and Locations

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Twi Proverbs and Sayings

• Popular Proverbs
• Using Proverbs in Conversation

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Weather and Seasons

• Weather Vocabulary
• Seasons and Climate

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Twi Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Common Prepositions
• Using Conjunctions

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Hobbies and Leisure Activities

• Common Hobbies
• Leisure Time Vocabulary

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Twi Music and Dance

• Traditional Music
• Traditional Dance

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