mo ne yo
mo ne yo is the Twi way to say congratulations.
This phrase is used to express approbation.
Meaning: expressing approbation (intj)
Did you know?
- A common way to respond to mo ne yo is not just a 'thank you', but a phrase that redirects the credit back to the community or the divine.
- Because Twi is a tonal language, the meaning of the words within mo ne yo can change entirely if the pitch is incorrect, potentially turning a compliment into a nonsensical statement.
- While mo ne yo is used for congratulations, it is literally composed of words that can translate to 'you have done it' or 'you have achieved it'.
Examples in context
- Mo ne yo paa.Congratulations indeed.
- Mo ne yo wɔ n'adwuma foforɔ no ho.Congratulations on your new job.
Example conversation
Kofi tells Akua that she passed her exam.
- KofiAkua, woapas exam no!Akua, you passed the exam!
- AkuaEye, mekyia!Yes, I did!
- KofiMo ne yo, me nua.Congratulations, my sister.
- AkuaMeda wo ase, Kofi.Thank you, Kofi.
