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.
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…
Learning the Ewe consonants is the first step toward reading and writing in the Ewe language. There are 23 consonants in total, each with an uppercase and lowercase form. Some letters, like Ɖ, Ƒ, Ɣ, Ŋ, and ʋ, have unique shapes that represent sounds not found in English. Below is a simple list of all…
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…
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
In the Ewe language, the days of the week are called Kɔsiɖa ŋkekewo. These names are commonly used in everyday speech, writing, and cultural contexts, and they are written without tone marks. Learning the Ewe names for the days of the week helps beginners talk about time, plan activities, and understand basic conversations. Starting with…