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Mekɔ sukuu
I am going to school
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Dem VillageLanguage ClassesDem Village Basic Twi Course · Unit 1
Lesson 1: Introduction to Twi Pronouns
EdinnsiananmuStudent handout & self-study review · Beginner levelAkan Language
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Akwaaba! Welcome
Twi (pronounced “Chwee”) is an Akan language spoken across Ghana, especially in the Ashanti region. It is one of the most widely spoken languages in West Africa and a living thread connecting the African diaspora to their roots.
This lesson is designed for class and self-study. Review it between sessions and return to the activities as often as needed.
Primary resource: “Intro to Twi Pronouns” by LearnAkan (Yaw / Stephen Awiba).
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What Is a Pronoun?
DefinitionA pronoun—edinnsiananmu in Twi—is a word used in place of a noun so we do not repeat the same name.
There are five types of pronouns in Twi: personal, possessive, demonstrative, reflexive, and interrogative. This lesson introduces the full group and focuses on personal pronouns.
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Important Cultural & Grammar Notes
No he/she distinctionTwi uses ɔno for both “he” and “she.” The intended meaning comes from context.
Special letters: ɔ and ɛɔ sounds similar to “aw” in “law,” while ɛ sounds similar to “e” in “bed.” Twi is tonal, so careful listening matters.
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The 7 Personal Pronouns
Memorize these firstWoYou (singular)
Wobɛkɔ hɔ?
Will you go there?
ƆnoHe / She
Ɔpɛ aduane
He/She likes food
ƐnoIt
Ɛforo nnua
It climbs trees
YɛnWe / Us
Yɛbɛkɔ
We will go
MoYou (plural)
Monkɔ hɔ?
Are you all going there?
WɔnThey / Them
Ka no kyerɛ wɔn
Tell them
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Two Rules You Must Know
Rule 1 — Pronoun + verb
When a subject pronoun is followed by a verb, they are written as one word, including a tense marker.
Me + kɔ → Mekɔ
Wo + bɛ + kɔ → Wobɛkɔ
Yɛ + di → YɛdiRule 2 — Short forms
Four pronouns shorten before a verb, and then join the verb.
Ɔno → ɔ: Ɔpɛ
Ɛno → ɛ: Ɛforo
Yɛn → yɛ: Yɛdi
Wɔn → wɔ: Wɔkɔ📋
Starter Verbs
Use these with your pronouns| Twi verb | English | Example | Translation |
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| kɔ | go | Mekɔ | I go / I am going |
| di | eat | Wodi | You eat |
| pɛ | like / want | Ɔpɛ | He/She likes |
| da | sleep / lie down | Ɛda | It sleeps / lies |
| twa | cut | Yɛtwa | We cut |
| ka | say / tell | Meka | I say |
| yɛ | do / be / make | Woyɛ | You do / are |
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Flashcard Drill
Tap the card to flip1 / 7
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Practice Exercises
Write-in activitiesExercise 1 — Fill in the Twi pronoun
Exercise 2 — Apply the fusion rule
Exercise 3 — Write your own sentences
Write one Twi sentence and its English meaning for each pronoun.
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Self-Check Quiz
Choose an answer to check1. What is the Twi word for “We / Us”?
2. How do you say “He/She likes food” in Twi?
3. How many pronouns cover “he,” “she,” and “it”?
4. What is the correct fusion of “Yɛn + di”?
5. Which pronoun would you use for a female friend?
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Answer Key
Exercise 1
1. Ɔno
2. Yɛn
3. Wɔn
4. Wo
5. ƐnoExercise 2
1. Ɔpɛ
2. Mebɛkɔ
3. Wɔdi
4. Yɛyɛ💡
Study Between Classes
Rewatch
Listen once, repeat aloud the second time, then write on the third.
Say it aloud
Your mouth needs practice as much as your eyes.
Label your world
Point to people and objects and build short Twi sentences.
Write and say
Speak each pronoun as you write it.
Five minutes daily
Short repetition works better than cramming.
Practice together
Send one Twi sentence to the group between classes.
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Coming Up — Lesson 2
Personal pronouns: subject vs. objectWe will explore how pronouns act as subjects and objects and how some forms change—for example, ɔno becoming no.
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Quick Reference
| Twi | English | Before a verb | Object form |
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| Me | I / Me | Me | Me |
| Wo | You (sing.) | Wo | Wo |
| Ɔno | He / She | ɔ | no |
| Ɛno | It | ɛ | no |
| Yɛn | We / Us | yɛ | Yɛn |
| Mo | You (pl.) | Mo | Mo |
| Wɔn | They / Them | wɔ | Wɔn |
Medaase!
Every word of Twi you learn is a step closer to the language of your ancestors. Keep going—wobɛtumi!