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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
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
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!

Table of Contents - Twi Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

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

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