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What does 'Kwasia' mean?
What does 'Kwasia' mean?
What does 'Kwasia penin' mean?
What does 'Kwasia penin' mean?
Big idiot
What does 'Wo ye hwan?' mean?
What does 'Wo ye hwan?' mean?
Who the fvck are you?/ Who do you think you are?
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What does 'Me bɔ w'asom' mean?
What does 'Me bɔ w'asom' mean?
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Translate 'Hwe W'anim!'
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What does 'W'abɔ dam!' mean?
What does 'W'abɔ dam!' mean?
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Translate 'εn fa me hɔ'
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What does 'Ashawo' mean?
What does 'Ashawo' mean?
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What does 'What do you mean?' imply?
What does 'What do you mean?' imply?
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Translate 'W'a gimi pa pa'
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What does 'nkwaseasɛm' mean?
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Study Notes
Twi Curses Overview
- "Kwasia" translates to "idiot," a common insult in Twi.
- "Kwasia penin" means "big idiot," intensifying the insult.
- "Wo ye hwan?" expresses incredulity, translating to "Who the fvck are you?" or "Who do you think you are?"
- "Wo ye kwasi!" is a straightforward insult meaning "You are a fool!"
Physical Threats and Insults
- "Me bɔ w'asom" translates to "I'll slap you," indicating a physical confrontation.
- "Hwe W'anim!" means "Look at your face!" a disparaging comment aimed at someone's appearance.
- "W'abɔ dam!" translates to "You are mad!" indicating a loss of sanity or rationality.
Dismissive Remarks
- "εn fa me hɔ" translates to "I don't give a fvck," showcasing strong disregard or lack of interest.
- "Ashawo" is the word for "prostitute," a derogatory label.
- "What do you mean?" is considered extremely insulting within Ghanaian context, though the reason is somewhat humorous.
Additional Insults
- "W'a gimi pa pa" means "You are very stupid," a direct insult to intelligence.
- "nkwaseasɛm" translates to "bullshit," used to dismiss statements or opinions considered nonsensical.
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Test your knowledge of Twi curses with these flashcards! Each card presents a word and its definition, helping you learn colloquial expressions used in Ghana. Perfect for language learners and those interested in Twi culture.
