kwasea
The Twi word for stupid is kwasea.
kwasea is an adjective used to describe someone who is lacking in intelligence.
Meaning: lacking in intelligence (adj)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
kwasea is an informal term and is commonly used as an insult in informal settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you wish to refer to a stupid person as a noun, use the form kwaseɛfoɔ.
Did you know?
- In many Akan cultures, calling someone a kwasea is considered a severe breach of social etiquette and can lead to long-term family disputes rather than a simple argument.
- In traditional Akan storytelling and proverbs, the character of the kwasea often serves as a cautionary figure whose failures teach the audience a moral lesson.
- While kwasea means stupid, the term is sometimes used ironically among very close friends to signify a bond where formal politeness is no longer required.
Example conversation
Ama and Kwesi are arguing about a mistake.
- AmaKwaséa, dén nti na woyée saa?Stupid, why did you do that?
- KwesiMe nyé kwasea, Ama.I am not stupid, Ama.
- AmaNanso w'asém no yé kwasea.But your argument is stupid.
- KwesiWope sé me yé kwasea.You want me to be stupid.
