dzo
The English word "beautiful" is translated into Ewe as dzo.
dzo is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is attractive.
Meaning: attractive (adj)
Did you know?
- The word dzo is a homonym that can also mean 'fire' in Ewe. Depending on the tone and context, the same sound can describe both an attractive person and a blazing flame.
- In many Ewe contexts, describing a person as dzo can focus more on their elegance or striking presence rather than just physical symmetry.
- The Ewe language belongs to the Gbe cluster, where words for beauty often share roots with words describing brightness or clarity.
Example conversation
Akosua and Koffi are looking at a painting together.
- AkosuaKoffi, xɔ̃a eyá dzo ŋutɔ.Koffi, this painting is very beautiful.
- KoffiẼ, eyae nye nyanya dzo nyi.Yes, it is a beautiful piece of art.
- AkosuaMe lɔ̃a eƒe kulowo tso ŋu.I love the colors in it.
- KoffiMiaku eya le nuɖokuiɖodzi la me.We will see it in the gallery.
