abotia
The English word "goat" is translated to Ga as abotia.
abotia is used to refer to the animal known as a goat.
Meaning: animal (noun)
Did you know?
- In some Ga markets, a live abotia is not just food but can be exchanged as a form of traditional wealth or a bride price contribution.
- When using abotia in a proverb, it often represents a person who is stubborn or difficult to lead, rather than just a livestock animal.
- Because Ga is a tonal language, the way you say abotia can change its meaning entirely if the pitch is not correct, though the word for the animal itself follows specific tonal patterns.
Example conversation
Kofi and Akosua are looking at animals on a farm.
- KofiAkosua, nyɛ abotia niɛ?Akosua, is this your goat?
- AkosuaHɛɛ, abotia niɛ miishie.Yes, I bought that goat.
- KofiEbɛye hwenye kɛkɛ?Will it eat only grass?
- AkosuaHɛɛ, abotia niɛ ye hwenye.Yes, that goat eats grass.
