ga
The Ewe word for money is ga.
ga is used to refer to currency or money in general.
Meaning: currency (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
ga is a noun.
Did you know?
- The word ga originally referred to cowrie shells, which were used as currency in West Africa before coins and banknotes were introduced.
- In some traditional Ewe marriage negotiations, the discussion of ga is handled through intermediaries to avoid the perceived rudeness of discussing money directly between the two families.
- The word ga can appear in proverbs where it symbolizes not just wealth but the power to influence others or solve disputes.
Example conversation
Kwame and Kafui are discussing a purchase at a market.
- KwameKafui, ga mele dzi.Kafui, I don't have money on me.
- KafuiKwame, meakpe nyie ga.Kwame, I will lend you money.
- KwameAkpe, woawo ga geɖe.Thanks, it costs a lot of money.
- KafuiMete ŋu nu gbe ga la.I can give you the money.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ga, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
