Maaha
Maaha is the Twi way to say "good afternoon".
Maaha is a greeting used specifically during the afternoon hours.
Meaning: greeting said in the afternoon (phrase)
Which one should you use?
Maaha is used specifically for the afternoon, whereas Maakye is used for the morning.
Did you know?
- A common response to Maaha is Yaa aha, where Yaa acts as a specialized response particle used in almost all Twi greetings.
- In Ghana, greeting someone with Maaha is often accompanied by a right-handed handshake, as using the left hand to greet is considered impolite.
- In Akan culture, failing to use a greeting like Maaha when entering a room or meeting someone is often seen as a serious sign of disrespect or anger.
Examples in context
- Maaha.Good afternoon.
- Maaha, wo ho te sɛn?Good afternoon, how are you?
Example conversation
Afia and Kwame meet on a sunny street in the afternoon.
- AfiaMaaha, Kwame.Good afternoon, Kwame.
- KwameMaaha, Afia. Wo ho te sɛn?Good afternoon, Afia. How are you?
- AfiaMe ho yɛ, medaase.I am fine, thank you.
- KwameƐyɛ.That is good.
