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In today's lesson, we will learn the days of the week in Twi. __TOC__


==Days of the Week in Twi==
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The days of the week in Twi are as follows:
 
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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/twi Twi] learners! 😊<br>
In this lesson, we will learn the days of the week in Twi. Learning the days of the week will help you in your daily conversations with your [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=135 native speaker friends] and in [https://polyglotclub.com/language/twi/question asking questions] related to time. You can find more useful vocabulary on the [[:Category:Language/Twi/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]] page. Let's get started!
 
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== Days of the Week ==
 
The days of the week in Twi are based on the English calendar system.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Twi !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Word in Twi !! IPA pronunciation !! Translation in English
| Dudua || /dʊˈdua/ || Monday  
|-
| Dwaso || dwɑso || Monday
|-
|-
| Benada || bɛnɑdɑ || Tuesday
| Benada || /bɛnˈada/ || Tuesday
|-
|-
| Wuku || wukʊ || Wednesday
| Wuku || /wʊkʊ/ || Wednesday  
|-
|-
| Yawo || jɑwɔ || Thursday
| Yawoada || /yaˈwoada/ || Thursday
|-
|-
| Fiada || fiɑdɑ || Friday
| Fiada || /fiada/ || Friday
|-
|-
| Memeneda || mɛmɛnɛdɑ || Saturday
| Memeneda || /mɛmɛnɛda/ || Saturday  
|-
|-
| Kwasiada || kwɑsiɑdɑ || Sunday
| Kwasiada || /kwasˈiada/ || Sunday  
|}
|}


==Dialogue==
== Useful Expressions ==
Let's practice the days of the week in Twi with a dialogue:
 
* Mema Kwasiada. (I love Sundays.)
 
* Yawoada be nni dodo. (Thursday is the fourth day.)
 
* Me hu kwan yɛ Adukuwaa. (I was born on Wednesday.)
 
* Dudua be yɛ hu yie. (Monday is a good day.)
 
== Dialogue ==
A: Yɛn pɛ sɛ wobɛfa som kɔ Kumasi. (We want to travel to Kumasi on Saturday.)
 
B: Memeneda biara yɛn ho. (We have plans for Saturday.)
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A: Wopɛ sɛ mene Busua foɔ? (Do you want to join me to Busua?)
 
B: Mepɛ sɛ menka ɛdɔm ara bebree. Me nni benada foforɔ. (I wish I could, but I'm busy this weekend. I have a Tuesday deadline.)
 
== Did You Know? ==
 
Did you know that the Twi name for Monday, "Dudua", literally means "the second day after Sunday"?
 
== Conclusion ==


* Mepɛ sɛ dwaso?
Now you know the days of the week in Twi. It's time to practice and use them in your daily conversations. Remember that practice makes perfect! If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>
What day is it today?
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* Ɛyɛ dwaso.
It is Monday.
* Mepɛ sɛ benada?
What day is tomorrow?
* Ɛyɛ benada.
It is Tuesday.
* Mepɛ sɛ wuku?
What day is after tomorrow?
* Ɛyɛ wuku.
It is Wednesday.
* Mepɛ sɛ yawo?
What day is after Wednesday?
* Ɛyɛ yawo.
It is Thursday.
* Mepɛ sɛ fiada?
What day is after Thursday?
* Ɛyɛ fiada.
It is Friday.


== References ==


==Related Lessons==
- [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twi Twi Language] on Wikipedia
* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
* [[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/Colors|Colors]]
* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]
* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Greetings|Greetings]]


==Sources==
<span link>Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning:[[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Common-Foods|Common Foods]], [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Numbers-1-10|Twi Vocabulary → Numbers and Counting → Numbers 1-10]], [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]] & [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Family-Members|Family Members]].</span>
* https://www.omniglot.com/language/phrases/twi.php
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* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xh6KfUq2zQ
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|description=In this lesson, you will learn the names of the days of the week in Twi, a language spoken in Ghana. Discover interesting facts and cultural information surrounding the days of the week. Practice your Twi language skills with examples and dialogue.
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==Videos==
==Videos==
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===Learn Twi Language | Days Of The Week - YouTube===
==Other Lessons==
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* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]]
* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]]
* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Akan-Calendar|Akan Calendar]]
* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Health|Health]]
* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
* [[Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]
 
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==Sources==
* [https://learnakan.com/days-of-the-week-in-twi/ Days of the Week in Twi | Twi Vocabulary | LEARNAKAN]
* [https://happydays365.org/days-of-the-week/weekdays-in-twi/ Days of the Week in Twi | Weekdays in Twi Language | Happy Days ...]
 
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Twi Vocabulary - Days of the Week

Hi Twi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the days of the week in Twi. Learning the days of the week will help you in your daily conversations with your native speaker friends and in asking questions related to time. You can find more useful vocabulary on the Vocabulary page. Let's get started!

Days of the Week[edit | edit source]

The days of the week in Twi are based on the English calendar system.

Twi Pronunciation English
Dudua /dʊˈdua/ Monday
Benada /bɛnˈada/ Tuesday
Wuku /wʊkʊ/ Wednesday
Yawoada /yaˈwoada/ Thursday
Fiada /fiada/ Friday
Memeneda /mɛmɛnɛda/ Saturday
Kwasiada /kwasˈiada/ Sunday

Useful Expressions[edit | edit source]

  • Mema Kwasiada. (I love Sundays.)
  • Yawoada be nni dodo. (Thursday is the fourth day.)
  • Me hu kwan yɛ Adukuwaa. (I was born on Wednesday.)
  • Dudua be yɛ hu yie. (Monday is a good day.)

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

A: Yɛn pɛ sɛ wobɛfa som kɔ Kumasi. (We want to travel to Kumasi on Saturday.)

B: Memeneda biara yɛn ho. (We have plans for Saturday.)


A: Wopɛ sɛ mene Busua foɔ? (Do you want to join me to Busua?)

B: Mepɛ sɛ menka ɛdɔm ara bebree. Me nni benada foforɔ. (I wish I could, but I'm busy this weekend. I have a Tuesday deadline.)

Did You Know?[edit | edit source]

Did you know that the Twi name for Monday, "Dudua", literally means "the second day after Sunday"?

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Now you know the days of the week in Twi. It's time to practice and use them in your daily conversations. Remember that practice makes perfect! If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

References[edit | edit source]

- Twi Language on Wikipedia

Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning:Common Foods, Twi Vocabulary → Numbers and Counting → Numbers 1-10, Count to 10 & Family Members.

Videos[edit | edit source]

Twi Vocabulary | Days of the Week in Twi | Lesson 2 - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Twi Vocabulary | Lesson 3 | Days and Months In Akan (Twi) - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Learn twi with Opoku | Asante twi | Twi days of the week - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]