How to Say “I Am Sorry” in Ewe
Tsɔ kpe is the Ewe way to say “I am sorry”. The phrase is used both as a general apology and as a direct request for forgiveness after a mistake.
About Ewe
Ewe is spoken in southeastern Ghana (mainly the Volta Region) and southern Togo, where it is widely used in markets and on the radio. It is a tonal language, and its alphabet has several extra letters, such as ɖ, ƒ, ɣ, ŋ, ɔ and ɛ. Woezɔ (welcome) and akpe (thank you) are good first words.
| Family | Niger-Congo, Kwa (Gbe) |
|---|---|
| Where spoken | Ghana (Volta Region), Togo |
| Script | Latin alphabet with extra letters |
| Codes | ee (ISO 639-1), ewe (ISO 639-3) |
Classification: Wikidata. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
How to Say “Come In” in Ewe
The English phrase “come in” is translated into Ewe as va me. va me is used as an invitation or a command to tell someone to enter a room or a building.
How to Say “Hello” in Ewe
The Ewe word for hello is ndɔ. ndɔ is used as an interjection to express a greeting.
How to Say “Stupid” in Ewe
The Ewe word for ‘stupid’ is bometsila. bometsila is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is lacking in intelligence.
How to Say “Uncle” in Ewe
The English phrase ‘uncle’ is translated into Ewe as tɔgã, tɔɖe or wɔfa. The term refers to the brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent.
How to Say “Yes” in Ewe
The English word “yes” is translated into Ewe as ɛ̃ɛ̃. ɛ̃ɛ̃ is a particle used to indicate agreement or acceptance.
How to Say “Well Done” in Ewe
The English phrase “well done” is translated into Ewe as egblo. egblo is used as an exclamation of praise.
How to Say “Sorry” in Ewe
The Ewe word for sorry is baba. baba is used as an expression of regret or sorrow.
How to Say “Happy Birthday” in Ewe
The English phrase “happy birthday” is translated into Ewe as Dzigbenyue nawo.