Words to eat, drink and shop in Akan (Twi): food, drinks, and what you need at the market. 19 words checked against reference sources (Twi of Ghana).
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Eating and drinking
Aduanefood
Anɔpa aduanebreakfast
Awia aduanelunch
Anwummerɛ aduanedinner
Ankaaorange
Kwadubanana
Aborɔbɛpineapple
Gyeeneonion
Makopepper
Ntoositomato
Paanobread
Asikyiresugar
Nkyenesalt
Nsuowater
Ɛnammeat
Nsuomnamfish
Ɛmo tuorice balls
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At the market
Dwadieshopping
Sikamoney
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Where do these words come from?
The words in this article come from: Peace Corps Ghana Twi booklet. They are copied with their exact spelling; when two sources disagree, the variant is shown. Do you speak this language and spot a mistake? Write to us.
The words in this article come from: Peace Corps Ghana Twi booklet. They are copied with their exact spelling; when two sources disagree, the variant is shown. Do you speak this language and spot a mistake? Write to us.