sua
To learn in Twi is sua.
The word sua is used to describe the process of acquiring knowledge, skills or abilities.
Meaning: to acquire knowledge or ability (verb)
Did you know?
- The concept of 'learning' is often culturally tied to 'listening' in Akan-speaking traditions, where a person who 'listens' is seen as a person who is acquiring wisdom.
- Because Twi is a tonal language, changing the pitch of the vowel in sua can completely change the meaning of the word to something unrelated to learning.
- When a student is 'learning' in a classroom, they are often described as being in sukool, a word borrowed and adapted from the English 'school'.
Examples in context
- Wogye mpaboaYou are learning a lesson
- Mepɛ sɛ me sua Twi.I want to learn Twi.
- Sua adeɛ paa.Learn a lot of things.
Example conversation
Ama and Kwesi are talking about their studies.
- AmaKwesi, wopɛ sɛ wosua adeɛ foforɔ?Kwesi, do you want to learn something new?
- KwesiAane, mepɛ sɛ me sua adeɛ.Yes, I want to learn something.
- AmaSua Twi na ɛbɛboa wo.Learn Twi and it will help you.
- KwesiMeda ase, Ama.Thank you, Ama.
