nufuɔ
The English word "breast" is translated to Twi as nufuɔ.
The word nufuɔ is used to refer to the milk-producing organ.
Meaning: milk-producing organ (noun)
Did you know?
- There is a cultural practice where a woman might be referred to as a 'mother' to any child she has nursed at her nufuɔ, regardless of biological relation.
- The word for 'breast' can sometimes be used metaphorically in local proverbs to discuss the source of life or nourishment in a community.
- In many Twi-speaking contexts, referring directly to body parts like nufuɔ can be seen as overly blunt or even vulgar in polite social settings.
Examples in context
- Nufuɔ no yɛ den.The breast is firm.
- Nufuɔ no yɛ hye.The breast is warm.
Example conversation
Adwoa is talking to Kwame about breastfeeding her baby.
- AdwoaMe nufuɔ yɛ me yaw.My breast hurts.
- KwameDɛn asɛe?What happened?
- AdwoaAbofra no hyɛ nufuɔ no paa.The baby is feeding from the breast a lot.
- KwameKɔ kɔm kwan mu.Go and get some help.
