ketewa
The Twi word for small is ketewa.
ketewa is an adjective used to describe something that is not large in size or scale.
Meaning: not large (adj)
Did you know?
- If a person is described as ketewa in a metaphorical sense, it often refers to someone who is seen as naive or inexperienced in life's affairs.
- While ketewa is the standard term for 'small', using it to describe a person's voice might be interpreted as saying they are 'weak' rather than just having a low volume.
- In Ghanaian markets, calling a portion ketewa is a common negotiation tactic to ask for a smaller, cheaper quantity of a product.
Examples in context
- M'akoma no yɛ ketewa.My heart is small (I am scared).
- Kɔkɔɔ no yɛ ketewa paa.The red one is very small.
Example conversation
Kofi and Ama are looking at a piece of fruit.
- KofiAma, hwɛ mango ketewa yi.Ama, look at this small mango.
- AmaƐyɛ ketewa paa.It is very small.
- KofiWopɛ mango kɛse?Do you want a large mango?
- AmaAane, mepɛ kɛse no.Yes, I want the large one.
