ŋmɛnɛ
The English word "today" is translated into Ga as ŋmɛnɛ.
ŋmɛnɛ is an adverb used to refer to the current day.
Meaning: on the current day (adv)
Did you know?
- In Ga, the word ŋmɛnɛ starts with a sound similar to the 'ng' in 'sing', but it is placed at the very beginning of the word.
- Ga uses a system of tone that can make ŋmɛnɛ sound different depending on whether it is used as a question or a statement, despite the spelling remaining the same.
- The term ŋmɛnɛ is often paired with specific greetings that ask not just about the day, but about the person's state of being on that particular day.
Examples in context
- Mɛni hewɔ ni oyaaa nitsumɔ ŋmɛnɛ lɛ?Why aren't you going to work today?This sentence shows how to use ŋmɛnɛ when asking about someone's plans for the current day.Tatoeba #8001930 by lorenzocabrini, translation #8001942 by lorenzocabrini
- A kɔɔ kɛ nyɛɔ ŋmɛnɛ lɛ.They are coming today.
- Nɛɛ ŋmɛnɛ lɛ.It is today.
Example conversation
Nii and Esi are talking about their plans.
- NiiEsi, oyaaa nitsumɔ ŋmɛnɛ?Esi, are you not working today?
- EsiHɛɛ, miyea mɔnu ŋmɛnɛ.Yes, I am resting today.
- NiiOyaaa shikuu ŋmɛnɛ mɔ?Are you not going to school today then?
- EsiHɛɛ, shikuu kɛε ŋmɛnɛ.Yes, no school today.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
