nkwan
The Twi word for "soup" is nkwan.
nkwan refers to a soup or a liquid-based sauce.
Meaning: dish (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word nkwan literally means "soup".
How does it change in a sentence?
nkwan is an uncountable noun.
Did you know?
- In Akan culture, the way nkwan is served can indicate the status of a guest, with certain premium proteins like goat or fish head being added for honored visitors.
- The richness of an nkwan is often judged by the amount of oil or fat floating on top, which is a sign of quality rather than a mistake.
- When sharing a meal, the nkwan is often placed in a central bowl for everyone to dip their starch into, rather than being served in individual bowls.
Examples in context
- Nkwan no yɛ dɛ.The soup is delicious.
Example conversation
Kofi and Adwoa are talking about dinner.
- KofiAdwoa, dɛn na wo noa?Adwoa, what are you cooking?
- AdwoaMe noa nkwan a ɛyɛ dɛ.I am cooking a delicious soup.
- KofiNkwan no ayɛ kwan?Is the soup ready?
- AdwoaƐyɛ, bra na mma wo nnuam.Yes, come and let me serve you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soup” translations and entries nkwan, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
