Ewe Language

Ewe English Dzata Lion Atiglinyi Elephant Lo Crocodile Kese Monkey Da Snake Lãkle Tiger Xevi Bird Kisi Rat Adoglo Lizard Hɔ̃ Eagle Akãga Vulture Afi Mouse Agalã Crab Klo Tortoise

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.

Edo awu yibɔ → He is wearing a black shirt. Ama do afɔkpa ɣi → Ama is wearing white shoes. Papa do awu dzĩ → Papa is wearing a red shirt. Edo awu ŋgba ɖiɖi → He wearing a yellow shirt. Kofi do awu gbemumu → Kofi waering a green shirt.

Dz – Dzata = lionGb – Agbe = lifeKp – kpe = stoneNy- Nyonu = womanTs – Tsitsake = forgiveness Ewe Exercise for beginners Test your knowledge to see how far you’ve come with your Ewe lessons. V + a =A + a =B + a =X + ɔ =V + e =ŋ + u…

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…

In the Ewe language, the months of the year are called Ƒe ɣletitwo. Unlike the 12 months in the Gregorian calendar, the Ewe calendar has 13 months, each with its own name and significance. These month names are used to talk about seasons, farming cycles, cultural events, and daily life. Learning the Ewe names of…