nhomakorabea
In Twi, the word for library is nhomakorabea.
nhomakorabea is a noun used to describe an institution that holds books and other materials.
Meaning: institution which holds books, etc. (noun)
Did you know?
- In traditional Akan culture, the function of a nhomakorabea is often carried out by human 'living libraries', such as elders and oral historians who memorize complex laws and family trees.
- The term nhoma used in nhomakorabea is derived from the word for 'paper' or 'writing', showing that the language initially categorized books by their material.
- Because Twi is a tonal language, a slight change in the pitch of nhomakorabea can change the perceived meaning or emphasis of the word.
Examples in context
- Mepɛ sɛ me kɔ nhomakorabea no.I want to go to the library.
Example conversation
Afia and Kwesi are discussing where to study.
- AfiaKwesi, yɛnkɔ nhomakorabea no.Kwesi, let's go to the library.
- KwesiƐyɛ adwene pa, Afia.That is a good idea, Afia.
- AfiaYɛbɛhu nhoma bi wɔ hɔ.We will find some books there.
- KwesiAnkyɛ, mɛba seesei.Soon, I will come now.
