keeke
The Twi word for cake is keeke.
The word refers to a type of sweet dessert.
Meaning: type of sweet dessert (noun)
Which one should you use?
keeke is a loanword from the English word cake, while keki is an informal version of the word.
Did you know?
- The adoption of keeke into Twi is a linguistic marker of the historical contact between the Gold Coast and British colonial influences.
- Depending on the region, keeke can be used broadly to describe any sweet, bready treat, regardless of whether it was baked or fried.
- Because keeke is a loanword, you may find that older generations in rural areas use descriptive phrases for 'sweet bread' instead of the specific word.
Examples in context
- Mepɛ keeke.I want cake.
- Keeke yi yɛ dɛ.This cake is sweet.
- Wopɛ keeke anaa?Do you want cake?
Example conversation
At a birthday party, Kwame offers Adwoa a slice of cake.
- AdwoaKeeke dɛdɛ bi wɔ ha.There is some delicious cake here.
- KwameMepɛ keeke paa.I really want cake.
- AdwoaƐnna, fa bi.Then, take some.
- KwameMedaase, Adwoa.Thank you, Adwoa.
