ɛnnɛ
The Twi word for "today" is ɛnnɛ.
ɛnnɛ is used as an adverb to refer to the current day.
Meaning: on the current day (adv)
Did you know?
- The word for 'tomorrow', ɛnnɛnnɛ, is essentially a repetition of 'today', ɛnnɛ, which creates a rhythmic doubling effect common in many Akan languages.
- In Twi culture, the concept of 'today' can be used in greetings to subtly inquire about a person's current state of well-being or mood rather than just the date.
- Because Twi is a tonal language, changing the pitch of ɛnnɛ can subtly shift the speaker's intent from a statement of fact to a question or an expression of disbelief.
Examples in context
- Ɛnnɛ, mɛkɔ sukuu.Today, I will go to school.
- Wobɛtumi abɛba ɛnnɛ?Can you come today?
- Ɛnnɛ yɛ da pa.Today is a good day.
Example conversation
Adwoa and Kwesi are meeting on the street.
- AdwoaKwesi, woka bi ɛnnɛ?Kwesi, have you eaten today?
- KwesiAane, Adwoa, meye bi.Yes, Adwoa, I have eaten.
- AdwoaMe nso mɛdi ɛnnɛ.I will also eat today.
- KwesiKɔdi na mma wo nnom.Go and eat then.
