borɔdeɛ
The Twi word for plantain is borɔdeɛ.
The term refers to the plantain fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Did you know?
- The word borɔdeɛ is derived from borɔ, which refers to a foreigner or a white person, and deɛ, meaning 'thing'. It literally translates to 'the white person's thing'.
- A popular Twi dish involving borɔdeɛ is kelewele, where the plantains are cubed and fried with ginger and pepper.
- There is a distinction in usage where borɔdeɛ specifically refers to the cooking plantain, whereas a sweet banana is called borɔdeɛ nketeke.
Examples in context
- Borɔdeɛ no yɛ dɛ.The plantain is delicious.
- Mepɛ borɔdeɛ.I want plantain.
Example conversation
Akua and Kwesi are preparing a meal together.
- AkuaKwesi, yɛ wɔ borɔdeɛ?Kwesi, do we have plantain?
- KwesiAane, ɛwɔ kitchen no mu.Yes, it is in the kitchen.
- AkuaMeka borɔdeɛ no mma me.Give me the plantain.
- KwesiƐyɛ, me ma wo seesei.Okay, I will give it to you now.
