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About Akan (Twi)
Akan includes dialects like Twi and Fante, and is the most widely spoken language in Ghana.
Speakers
11+ million
Language Family
Niger-Congo (Kwa)
Writing System
Latin alphabet
Difficulty
Hard
Spoken in
Why Learn Akan (Twi)?
Akan culture has influenced African diaspora traditions worldwide.
Common Akan (Twi) Words
Start your Akan (Twi) journey with these essential words and phrases.
Ɛte sɛn
Hello/How are you?
eh-TEH sen
Medaase
Thank you
meh-DAH-seh
Mesrɛ wo
Please
meh-SREH woh
Aane
Yes
AH-neh
Daabi
No
DAH-bee
Nsuo
Water
NSOO-oh
Aduane
Food
ah-DWAH-neh
Adamfo
Friend
ah-DAHM-foh
Ɔdɔ
Love
aw-DAW
Nante yiye
Goodbye (Walk well)
NAHN-teh YEE-yeh
Efie
House/Home
eh-FEE-eh
Owia
Sun
oh-WEE-ah
History of Akan (Twi)
Akan languages dominated the powerful Ashanti Empire (17th-19th centuries). Akan cultural concepts like sankofa ('return and get it') spread globally through the diaspora. Today Twi and Fante are the most spoken Akan varieties. The Ashanti king (Asantehene) remains an important cultural figure.
Is Akan (Twi) Hard to Learn?
Akan (Twi) is a tonal language with two primary tones. Vowel harmony affects word formation. Verbs have complex aspect and mood systems. However, the Latin script is phonetic and the language has good learning resources due to its prominence.
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