Akpe
/à.k͡pé/
The English phrase "thank you" is expressed in Ewe as Akpe.
Akpe is a general expression of gratitude. If you wish to express genuine thanks or congratulations specifically for someone's accomplishment, you can use the informal term Ayekoo.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "thank you" to a single person, use Akpe na wò. To say "thank you" to a group of people, use Akpe na mi.
How do you pronounce it?
/à.kpé/
Did you know?
- The word Akpe shares a deep linguistic root with words for 'thousand' in several West African languages, such as Akan 'apem'.
Examples in context
- Akpe na wò.Thank you.
Example conversation
Mawuena gives Selorm a glass of water.
- MawuenaSelorm, xɔ tsi sia.Selorm, take this water.
- SelormAkpe, Mawuena.Thank you, Mawuena.
- MawuenaMewue nu nu.You are welcome.
- SelormAkpe vevia!Thank you very much!
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry akpe.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries akpe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
