How to Say “Week” in Twi

By Hugh Roger • Updated October 3, 2026

nawɔtwe

The Twi word for "week" is nawɔtwe.

nawɔtwe is used to refer to a period of seven days.

Meaning: period of seven days (noun)

Did you know?

In Ghana, the 'day of the week' you are born on determines your 'soul name', such as Kwadwo for a boy born on Monday.
The word nawɔtwe is closely linked to the concept of 'cutting' or 'dividing', reflecting how a larger period of time is sliced into smaller segments.
In rural areas, the concept of a 'week' is often secondary to the 'market day', which is the primary anchor for scheduling events.

Example conversation

Adwoa and Kofi are discussing their schedules.

Adwoa

Wobɛtumi aboa me nawɔtwe yi?
Can you help me this week?
Kofi

Aane, mebɛtumi.
Yes, I can.
Adwoa

Meda wo ase, Kofi.
Thank you, Kofi.
Kofi

Yɛbɛka ho asɛm nawɔtwe a ɛyɛn.
We will talk about it next week.

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About The Author

Hugh Roger

Akwaaba! My name is Hugh. I've found a unique passion in studying Twi, the beautiful and rich language of Ghana. When I am not immersed in the world of linguistics, you'll probably find me exploring Ghanaian culture, marveling at the intricate patterns of Kente cloth or experimenting with the delicious flavors of banku and okro stew. My other interests include hiking and bird watching, as inspired by the unique biodiversity of Ghana. Wo ho te sɛn? I hope it's as great as mine because of our shared interest in Twi. Yɛbɛhyia bio! ("We'll meet again!")

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