Category: General


Man or mister; a casual way to address someone.
Example

Massa, wetin dey happen?

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Stop it; leave it. Twi.
Example

Gyae that nonsense.

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Money in Twi.
Example

I no get sika right now.

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Literally "animal"; used as an insult meaning fool.
Example

Don't behave like aboa.

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Gossip or backbiting.
Example

Stop the kokonsa about people.

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Mobile money, a common way to send and receive cash.
Example

Send the money through momo.

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Wei

An exclamation of surprise or to get attention.
Example

Wei! Look at this.

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Saf

Now, at this moment; from "this time".
Example

I dey come saf saf.

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Alternative spelling of Chale; friend or buddy.
Example

Charley, how body?

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Fifty shillings.
Example

Nipe chwani ninunue soda.

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