bebree
In Twi, the English phrase 'plenty' is expressed as bebree.
bebree is a noun used to describe a more-than-adequate amount of something.
Meaning: a more-than-adequate amount (noun)
Did you know?
- Twi possesses distinct words for 'plenty' based on whether the items are countable units or an uncountable mass.
- When describing people, Twi speakers might shift from bebree to terms that specifically imply a large, moving crowd to capture the visual scale of the abundance.
- To express an extreme or overwhelming amount of 'plenty', Twi speakers often use 'reduplication', repeating the word to create a sense of infinite scale.
Examples in context
- Nsuo bebree wɔ hɔ.There is plenty of water there.
Example conversation
Kwesi and Adwoa are preparing for a party.
- KwesiYɛ hwehwɛ nsuo bebree?Do we need plenty of water?
- AdwoaAane, nnipa bebree bɛba.Yes, plenty of people will come.
- KwesiMe bɛkɔ akɔtɔ nsuo no.I will go and fetch the water.
- AdwoaKɔ, na ma yɛn bebree.Go, and get plenty for us.
