Maakye
morning
Twi greetings depend on the time of day. You say Maakye in the morning, Maaha in the afternoon and Maadwo in the evening, then ask Ɛte sɛn? to find out how the person is.
Meaning: greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Twi | Note |
|---|---|
| Maakye | morning |
| Maaha | afternoon |
| Maadwo | evening |
| Ɛte sɛn? | how are you |
The usual reply to Ɛte sɛn? is Me ho yɛ, which means "I am fine". Ghanaians spend a moment on greetings before any other talk.
When do people say it?
Before entering a home or a room, people call Agoo and the host answers Amee. Akwaaba means "welcome".
Did you know?
- Medaase is the Twi word for "thank you".
Examples in context
- MaakyeGood morning.
- Ɛte sɛn?How are you?
Example conversation
Kofi greets his neighbor Ama in the morning in Kumasi.
- KofiMaakye, AmaGood morning, Ama.
- AmaMaakye, Kofi. Ɛte sɛn?Good morning, Kofi. How are you?
- KofiMe ho yɛ, medaaseI am fine, thank you.
