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== Dialogue == | == Dialogue == | ||
A: Yɛn pɛ sɛ wobɛfa som kɔ Kumasi. (We want to travel to Kumasi on Saturday.) | 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.) | 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.) | 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.) | ||
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- [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twi Twi Language] on Wikipedia | - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twi Twi Language] on Wikipedia | ||
<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> | |||
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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. | |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 with Opoku | Asante twi | Twi days of the week - YouTube=== | ===Learn twi with Opoku | Asante twi | Twi days of the week - YouTube=== | ||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82ucTnatFSc</youtube> | <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82ucTnatFSc</youtube> | ||
==Other Lessons== | |||
* [[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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Latest revision as of 20:06, 27 March 2023
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]
- Days of the Week in Twi | Twi Vocabulary | LEARNAKAN
- Days of the Week in Twi | Weekdays in Twi Language | Happy Days ...