Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Weather-Vocabulary
Introduction
As a beginner in the Twi language, it is essential to start learning the basics of the language, such as personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, greetings, sentence structure, numbers, verbs, family and relationships, food, adjectives, transportation, proverbs, leisure activities, music, and dance. In this lesson, we will focus on Weather Vocabulary in the Twi language. The weather affects us every day, so it's important to know how to talk about it in Twi.
Weather Vocabulary
In this section, we will be discussing the words used to describe different weather conditions.
| Twi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ahwɛ | ah-hwere | sunny |
| aseda | ah-say-dah | cloudy |
| abɔdeɛ | ah-bor-day | windy |
| apɔnkɔ | ah-pon-koh | rainy |
| awɔ | ah-woh | hot |
| anɔpa | ah-naw-pah | morning |
| anoɔ | ah-noh-oh | afternoon |
| anadwo | ah-nah-jwor | night |
It's important to note that the above translations are for general descriptions of the weather. In some instances, you may need to describe the weather more specifically. For example, instead of using the general term "rainy," you could use "heavy rain" or "light rain." You could also use "drizzling" to describe light, misty rain. Here are some additional weather-related words you can use to describe specific conditions:
| Twi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ahomaso | ah-ho-ma-soh | stormy |
| ahu | ah-who | cold |
| asuo | ah-swoh | water |
| asaase | ah-saa-say | earth/ground |
| adeɛ | ah-day | snow |
| anan | ah-nahn | hail |
| akwantuo | ah-kwan-twoh | humidity |
| aburokyire | ah-boo-roh-chee-reh | dry season |
Weather-Related Conversations
Now that you know some of the vocabulary related to weather, we'll practice the application of these words in simple conversations below:
Conversation 1:
A: Ɛyɛ abɔdeɛ bi.
B: Na wodi hɔ no?
Translation:
A: "It's windy."
B: "Is it raining as well?"
Conversation 2:
A: Anoɔ yɛ dɛn?
B: Ɛyɛ ahwɛ.
Translation:
A: "What time is it?"
B: "It is sunny."
Conversation 3:
A: Ɛyɛ apɔnkɔ no.
B: Mewɔ ahomaso ho.
Translation:
A: "It's raining."
B: "I heard it's stormy."
Practice Exercise
Translate the following sentences from English to Twi:
1. It's hot outside.
2. It's a beautiful day.
3. Is it going to rain today?
4. What's the weather like?
5. I love the snow!
Conclusion
In this lesson, you have learned some of the basic vocabulary related to weather in the Twi language. We've also included sample conversations to help you apply the words you've learned, as well as an exercise to help you practice translating weather-related sentences. Remember to keep practicing these words and applying them in conversations, and you will soon become comfortable talking about the weather in Twi.
Related Lessons
- Polite Expressions
- Express Surprise
- Leisure Time Vocabulary
- Greetings
- Directions and Locations
- Eating and Drinking
- Colors
- Animals
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Seasons and Climate