Twi phrases

How to say good morning in Twi

Good morning in Twi is “Maakye”. There are 4 ways to say it below, with when to use each.

Maakye

Every way to say good morning in Twi

Maakye

Good morning

Short for Me ma wo akye. Reply: Yaa ...

Source: Peace Corps Ghana, Introduction to the Akan Twi Language

Nana, maakye

Good morning, Nana

Nana is the title for a chief or a grandparent.

Source: UW-Madison LCTL Resources: Being Polite in Akan Twi

Me ma wo akye

Good morning (full form)

Source: Peace Corps Ghana, Introduction to the Akan Twi Language

Awuraa, maakye

Good morning, madam

Source: UW-Madison LCTL Resources: Introductory Lesson on Greetings in Akan Twi

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How do you say good morning in Twi?

“Maakye”. Short for Me ma wo akye. Reply: Yaa ... Other ways: “Nana, maakye” (Good morning, Nana); “Me ma wo akye” (Good morning (full form)); “Awuraa, maakye” (Good morning, madam).

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