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In today's lesson, you will learn how to write and pronounce the 7 days of the week in Twi (Akan) language. You'll also learn a cultural tradition (named "Kradin") associated to the days of the week.
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Days of the week in Akan (Twi) / Soul Names (Kradin)[edit | edit source]
The Akan people give names to people based on the day of the week they were born. We call these "day names" Kradin (soul names). Below I list the days of the week in Twi, along with the male and female soul names given to people born each day.
| Day of the week in Twi | Day of the week in English | Female Soul Name | Male Soul Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ɛdwoada | Monday | Adwoa | Kwadwo |
| Ɛbenada | Tuesday | Abena | Kwabena |
| Wukuada | Wednesday | Akua | Kwaku |
| Yawoada | Thursday | Yaa | Yaw |
| Efiada | Friday | Afia | Kofi |
| Memeneda | Saturday | Ama | Kwame |
| Kwasiada | Sunday | Akosua | Kwasi |
Sources[edit | edit source]
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]
Learn Twi Language | Days Of The Week - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Feelings and Emotions
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Fruits
- Count to 10
- Clothes
- Drinks
- Food
- Colors
- Akan Calendar