bra ha
bra ha is the Twi way to say "come here".
This phrase is used as a request or command for someone to move toward your current location.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of bra, which means "come" and ha, which means "here".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
bra ha is an informal or direct way to express this. Because it is so direct, it can sound like a blunt command if you use it with elders or people in positions of authority.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word bra is the imperative form used to command someone to come.
Did you know?
- The Twi language uses a system of tonal markers, meaning the pitch at which you say bra can change the meaning of the word entirely.
- To avoid sounding blunt when using bra ha with an elder, speakers often add the word mepa wo kyɛw to the start, which functions like 'please'.
- Twi is part of the Akan language group, and you will find very similar versions of bra ha used across various dialects in Ghana and Ivory Coast.
Examples in context
- Bra ha na metumi akyea wo.Come here so I can greet you.
- Bra ha mako nketewa bi.Come here and take a little bit.
Example conversation
Ama is calling Yaw from across the room.
- AmaYaw, bra ha mpoa.Yaw, come here quickly.
- YawMe reba, dɛn asɛn?I am coming, what's wrong?
- AmaHwɛ eyi a me huu.Look at this thing I saw.
- YawƐyɛ fɛ paa!It is very beautiful!
