kraman
The Twi word for dog is kraman.
kraman refers to the animal known as a dog.
Meaning: animal (noun)
Did you know?
- In some Akan cultures, dogs were traditionally viewed with suspicion as animals that could be used by sorcerers for spiritual attacks.
- In Ghana, calling someone a kraman can be a severe insult, implying they are shameless or lack human dignity.
- When discussing animals in Twi, the grammatical tone applied to the word kraman can change its nuance in a sentence.
Examples in context
- Kraman no kaa me.The dog bit me.This sentence is useful for showing how to use kraman when describing an action involving the animal.
- Kraman bi bɔ me.A dog bit me.
- Kraman no yɛ kɛseɛ.The dog is big.
Example conversation
Afia and Yaw are walking in the neighborhood.
- AfiaYaw, hwɛ kraman no!Yaw, look at the dog!
- YawƐno yɛ fɛ.It is beautiful.
- AfiaKraman no yɛ den.The dog is strong.
- YawƐyɛ ampa.That is true.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dog” translations and entries kraman, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
