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Ghana

Dumsor

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Persistent power outages / load-shedding. From Twi "dum" (off) and "sor" (on).
Example

Dumsor spoil my whole evening.

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Yawa

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Embarrassment or a disgraceful situation.
Example

Yawa dey oo, he embarrass himself.

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Ghana

Tron

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Hard, tough, or wicked. Possibly from "strong".
Example

This exam be tron paa.

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Barb

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To understand or catch on; also to be in a tough situation.
Example

You barb what I dey talk?

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Ghana

Wahala

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Trouble or problem. Shared across West African pidgin.
Example

Chale, som wahala dey oo.

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Medaase

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Thank you in Twi (pronounced me-daa-si).
Example

Medaase for the help.

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Ghana

Akwaaba

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Welcome. Twi word of greeting, seen at airports and homes.
Example

Akwaaba! Welcome to Ghana.

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Eye

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It is good / I'm fine. Twi response to a greeting (pronounced eh-yeh).
Example

Eti sen? Eye!

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Eti sen

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A Twi greeting meaning "How are you?" or "How is it?"
Example

Eti sen? Everything okay?

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Abeg

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Please; used to make a polite plea. From "I beg".
Example

Abeg no vex.

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