mfe
The Twi word for "years" is mfe.
mfe is used to refer to multiple periods of twelve months.
Did you know?
- When describing a long duration of 'years', Twi speakers may use terminology that describes the time as 'heavy' rather than just 'many'.
- To state someone's age in Twi, you describe 'years' as something a person has 'lived' rather than using the verb 'to be'.
- Because it is a tonal language, a slight slip in pitch when saying mfe could lead a listener to hear a different word entirely.
Examples in context
- Wɔadi mfe bebree wɔ kuro yi mu.They have lived many years in this town.
Example conversation
Yaw and Ama are talking about their ages.
- YawAma, mfe hân na wo wɔ?Ama, how many years old are you?
- AmaMefå aduonu na me wɔ.I am twenty years old.
- YawMe nso, mfe aduonu ne mmienu na me wɔ.As for me, I am twenty-two years old.
- AmaEnti wo yän mfe mmienu pân.So you are two years older.
