How to Say “Region” in Twi

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mantam
The Twi word for 'region' is mantam.
mantam is a noun used to refer to any considerable and connected part of a space or surface.
Meaning: any considerable and connected part of a space or surface (noun)

Did you know?

  • The term mantam can be used metaphorically in Twi to describe a person's sphere of influence or their personal domain.
  • The word mantam is more commonly used to mean a 'country' or 'nation' than a mere 'region' in everyday Twi conversation.
  • mantam is frequently paired with words for 'governance' to define the legal jurisdictions of Ghana.

Examples in context

  • Wɔ mantam yi mu.
    It is in this region.

Example conversation

Afia and Kofi are discussing where they are traveling.

  1. Afia

    Kofi, mantam bɛn na wopɛ sɛ kokɔ?
    Kofi, which region do you want to go to?
  2. Kofi

    Mepɛ sɛ mekɔ mantam a ɛwɔ south no.
    I want to go to the southern region.
  3. Afia

    Ɛno yɛ bebree.
    That is very far.
  4. Kofi

    Ɛyɛ ampa, nanso mɛkɔ.
    It is true, but I will go.
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