akrantie
The English word "grasscutter" is translated into Twi as akrantie.
akrantie refers to a large rodent found in West Africa, which is also commonly known as a cane rat.
Did you know?
- In Ghana, akrantie is considered a luxury delicacy and is often served at weddings and high-status celebrations rather than as a daily meal.
- While the English term 'grasscutter' describes what the animal eats, the Twi name akrantie implies how the animal behaves toward the land.
- The akrantie is one of the very few wild rodent species in West Africa to be commercially farmed for meat.
Examples in context
- Yɛhwehwɛ akrantie wɔ mmoase no mu.We are looking for the grasscutter in the bush.
- Akrantie no yɛ aduane.The grasscutter is food.
Example conversation
Yaw and Akua are discussing what to eat for dinner.
- YawAkua, dɛn na yɛbɛdi nnɛ?Akua, what shall we eat today?
- AkuaYaw, mɛkasa mma yɛn ntɔ akrantie.Yaw, I will suggest we buy grasscutter.
- YawAkrantie yɛ dɛ paa!Grasscutter is very delicious!
- AkuaƐyɛ ampa, mɛkɔ ntɔ mma yɛn.It is true, I will go buy some for us.
