twerɛ
To write in Twi is twerɛ.
The verb twerɛ is used to describe the action of forming letters or symbols on a surface.
Meaning: to form letters, etc. (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The base form twerɛ functions as the infinitive 'to write'. To express the past tense, such as 'he/she wrote', you add the prefix a- to the base form to create atwerɛ.
Did you know?
- In some Twi contexts, the act of 'writing' can be metaphorically used to describe the way fate or a deity 'marks' a person's destiny.
- In the Akan tradition, the 'writing' of history was achieved through the rhythmic patterns of talking drums rather than using twerɛ on paper.
- Because Twi is a tonal language, the pitch used when saying twerɛ can technically alter the meaning of the word if the tone is not respected.
Examples in context
- Mɛtwerɛ adeɛ.I will write something.
Example conversation
Kwame and Afia are in a classroom.
- KwameAfia, wotwerƐ nsânkyerè no?Afia, are you writing the notes?
- AfiaAane, me retwerƐ mân.Yes, I am writing them now.
- KwameKyerƐ me sénea wo twerƐ no.Show me how you write it.
- AfiaKàne, hwè hä.Okay, look here.
