atike
/à.tí.kè/neuter
The Ewe word for "medicine" is atike.
atike refers to a substance used to promote healing.
Meaning: substance which promotes healing (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/à.tí.kè/
Did you know?
- Depending on the context, atike can sometimes imply a protective charm or amulet used to ward off illness.
- In Ewe culture, atike can refer to both pharmaceutical drugs and spiritual remedies used by traditional healers.
- The word atike is a compound made of ati, meaning 'tree', and ke, meaning 'root'.
Example sentences for Ewe are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Selorm is helping Ama feel better.
- SelormAma, nyle atike sia.Ama, drink this medicine.
- AmaEyae nye nu ka?What is it?
- SelormEnye atike si wònu tso dɔkuta gbɔ.It is the medicine you got from the doctor.
- AmaAkpe na wò, Selorm.Thank you, Selorm.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “medicine” translations and entries atike, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries atike, CC BY-SA 4.0.
