Name of Wild Animals in Ewe

Understanding the difference between Ewe letters and diacritics (tone marks) is essential for accurate reading, writing, and teaching of the Ewe language. Many learners confuse tone marks with letters, but in standard Ewe orthography, they serve very different roles. This article clearly explains what tone marks are, what they are not, and how they function…

Are you living in Ho and looking to improve your Ewe skills? Ewe Alphabet for Beginners is a complete guide to help you discover all 30 letters, vowels, and consonants, and understand the basics of Ewe writing. It is designed for Ewe teachers, schools teaching Ewe, books, and digital publishing across the Volta Region, making…

Understanding tone marks in Ewe language is essential to writing and speaking Ewe. Omitting these diacritics can change the meaning of a sentence. That is why I have written an article explaining the differences between letters and diacritics, to help you start learning Ewe correctly and avoid picking up mistakes. Tone Marks in Ewe (ŋɔŋlɔ…

Fometɔwo (Family Members) Dada = mother; Danye = my mother. Fofo = father; Fofonye = my father. Vi = child; Vinye = my child. Mama = grandmother; Mamanye = my grandmother. Tagbui = grandfather; Tagbuinye = my grandfather. Tasi = aunt; Tasinye = my aunt. Togã/Toɖia = uncle; Toginye = my uncle.

In Ewe, a vowel is called ablɔɖe gbeɖiɖi, which is pronounced smoothly and can flow easily when spoken. The Ewe language has 7 vowels (ablɔɖe gbeɖiɖiwo) in total. Each vowel has an uppercase and lowercase form, and they form the foundation for syllables and words in Ewe. Below is a list of all Ewe vowels…