nsoroma
The English word "star" is translated into Twi as nsoroma.
In an astronomical context, nsoroma refers to a luminous celestial body made of plasma.
Meaning: (astronomy) a luminous celestial body made of plasma (noun)
Did you know?
- A 'shooting star' is described in Twi as a nsoroma that is 'walking' or 'traveling' rather than 'falling'.
- In traditional Akan cosmology, certain nsoroma are seen as ancestors who have returned to the sky to watch over their descendants.
- The word nsoroma can be used in proverbs to illustrate that high-status individuals or certain truths are impossible to hide from the world.
Examples in context
- Nsoroma no yɛ kɛse.The star is big.
- Nsoroma no yɛ hann.The star is bright.
Example conversation
Two people are looking up at the night sky.
- AfiaKwesi, hwɛ nsoroma no!Kwesi, look at that star!
- KwesiAane, nsoroma no yɛ hann paa.Yes, that star is very bright.
- AfiaƐyɛ fɛ paa.It is very beautiful.
- KwesiMma yɛnkɔ fie.Let's go home.
