Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Family-Members
Family is an essential aspect of Twi culture, and knowing the names of different family members is crucial in building a connection with Twi-speaking people. In this lesson, we will learn the Twi words for various family members and practice using them in conversations.
Twi Vocabulary for Family Members
Here are the common Twi words for family members:
Twi | Pronunciation | English |
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ɔbaa | OH-baa | daughter |
ɔbarima | OH-bah-ree-ma | son |
papa | PA-paa | father |
maame | MAH-mee | mother |
abɔfra | ah-BWA-fraa | child |
abena | ah-BAY-na | girl |
abanoma | ah-bah-NO-maa | boy |
akwadaa | ak-wah-DAH | toddler |
afia | a-FEE-yaa | Friday-born girl |
kwadwo | KWAH-joh | Monday-born boy |
kwabena | kwa-BAY-na | Tuesday-born boy |
kwaku | KWAH-koo | Wednesday-born boy |
yaw | yahw | Thursday-born boy |
ama | AH-mah | Saturday-born girl |
kofi | KOH-fee | Friday-born boy |
kwame | KWAH-may | Saturday-born boy |
akosua | ah-KOH-SOO-ah | Sunday-born girl |
kwasi | KWAH-see | Sunday-born boy |
Note: In Twi culture, children are often named after the day of the week they were born. The Twi words for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, etc., correspond to the day names associated with them (e.g., Kwadwo for a Monday-born boy, Akosua for a Sunday-born girl).
Now, let's practice using these words in a conversation:
Asante: Medo wo ase. Wo ho te sɛn? (Thank you. How are you?)
Kwame: Yɛbɛhyia bio. Yɛfrɛ wo papa. Wopɛ sɛ yɛbɛ frɛ wo maame? (We are doing well. We greet your father. Would you like us to greet your mother?)
Asante: Yoo, frɛ maame no. (Yes, greet my mother.)
Kwame: Ayekoo. Wo maame frɛm so se )baa noɔ na mi da ne ho adwuma. (Thank you. Your mother says the daughter is at work.)
Asante: Wofa saa? (And how about my sister?)
Kwame: Afei yɛfrɛ ɔbarima no.) (Now, we are greeting your brother.)
In the given conversation, we used the Twi words for father (papa), mother (maame), and daughter (ɔbaa) to practice using them in a conversation setting.
Related Vocabulary
Here are some related vocabulary words that you can use in conversations about family and relationships:
Twi | Pronunciation | English |
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nua | noo-ah | wife |
tɔtoɔ | toh-TOH | husband |
ɔhene | oh-HAY-neh | king |
ohemaa | oh-HEY-maa | queen |
nnua | NYOO-ah | girlfriend |
nam | nahm | boyfriend |
neho | NEH-hoh | sibling |
nuabaa | nwah-baa | sister |
nuabarima | nwah-bah-ree-ma | brother |
akaase | ah-KAA-see | cousin |
yere | YEH-reh | aunt |
amamre | a-MAHM-reh | uncle |
bosome | boh-SOH-meh | cousin |
With these additional vocabulary words, you can now have more in-depth conversations about different family members and relationships.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned the Twi words for different family members like mother, father, sister, brother, and more, and practiced using them in conversations. We also learned about additional vocabulary words related to family and relationships. By knowing the Twi words for family members, you can build a stronger connection with Twi-speaking individuals and better understand their culture. Keep practicing, and you will soon gain confidence using these new words and phrases!
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