bruu
The English word "blue" is translated into Twi as bruu. Wiktionary also lists bibir.
Meaning: blue-coloured (adj)
Ways to say it
| Twi |
|---|
| bruu |
| bibir |
The phrase is used to describe things that are blue-coloured.
Which one should you use?
The Twi language provides two forms for this color: bruu and bibir.
Did you know?
- While English uses 'blue' to signify sadness, Twi does not use bruu or bibir to describe an emotional state of depression.
- In many Akan-speaking contexts, the color blue is often grouped under the same linguistic category as green. A speaker might use a term that encompasses both shades depending on the context.
- The tonal nature of Twi means that the way you pitch your voice while saying bruu can actually change the meaning of the word entirely.
Example sentences for Twi are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Kofi and Akua are looking at a new car.
- KofiAkua, hu saa kar bruu no!Akua, look at that blue car!
- AkuaƐyɛ fɛ paa, Kofi.It is very beautiful, Kofi.
- KofiWo pɛ bruu anaa?Do you like blue?
- AkuaAane, me pɛ bruu paa.Yes, I like blue very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blue” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
