Open every conversation with warmth.
Akwaaba
You’ll hear this everywhere in Ghana.
Medaase
Maakye
Use before noon.
Maaha
Maadwo
Da yie
Say this when parting at night.
Agoo
A polite way to get someone’s attention.
Dem VillageBasic TwiYour first step into Ghana
Learn the practical Twi phrases that turn a tour into a warmer, more personal journey.
Yɛma yɛn akwaaba ba GhanaYour pocket phrasebook
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Open every conversation with warmth.
You’ll hear this everywhere in Ghana.
Use before noon.
Say this when parting at night.
A polite way to get someone’s attention.
Practice studio
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