Twi Translator: Twi to English and English to Twi
Use our free Twi translator to translate words, phrases, and short sentences between Twi and English. You can translate Twi to English, switch directions, and translate English back into Twi using the same tool.
The translator is designed for everyday language, including greetings, simple conversations, travel phrases, family terms, and common expressions you may hear in Ghana. Where available, results may also include an alternative translation, usage notes, and an approximate pronunciation guide.
Twi can vary by dialect, context, and the way a phrase is used in conversation. Treat automated translations as a helpful starting point rather than a replacement for a fluent speaker when exact wording matters.
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Enter the word, phrase, or sentence you want to translate below. Use the circular switch button to change between Twi to English and English to Twi.
Twi and English Translator
Translate words, phrases, and short sentences between Twi and English.
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How to Use the Twi Translator
The translator works in both directions. If you have a Twi word or sentence that you do not understand, select Twi as the source language and English as the destination language.
If you want to know how to say something in Twi, select English first and Twi second.
You can also use the circular arrow between the language selectors to switch directions instantly. This is useful when you want to translate a phrase and then see how it looks when translated back in the opposite direction.
Twi to English Translator
If you encounter a Twi word in a conversation, message, video, social media post, or while visiting Ghana, paste it into the translator and select Twi to English.
Short phrases usually provide the clearest results because the translator can use the surrounding words to understand the intended meaning. A single Twi word can sometimes have different meanings depending on the sentence in which it appears.
For example, the meaning of a greeting or expression may depend on whether someone is speaking formally, casually, or using a regional variation of Twi.
English to Twi Translator
You can also use the tool as an English to Twi translator. Type what you want to say in English, switch the destination language to Twi, and select Translate.
This can be useful when preparing for a trip to Ghana, communicating with friends or relatives, learning common phrases, or simply becoming more familiar with the language.
For better results, use clear English sentences instead of slang, abbreviations, or expressions that depend heavily on American or British idioms.
Twi Pronunciation Help
Some translations may include an approximate pronunciation guide designed to make Twi words easier for English speakers to sound out.
The pronunciation guide should be treated as a learning aid. Written English cannot perfectly represent every sound, tone, or pronunciation difference found in spoken Twi.
We plan to continue improving pronunciation support as the translator develops.
Does Twi Have Different Dialects?
Yes. Twi belongs to the Akan language group, and the two varieties most commonly associated with the term Twi are Asante Twi and Akuapem Twi.
You may encounter differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, spelling, and usage depending on where a speaker is from and which variety they use.
Because of those differences, two Twi translations can sometimes both be understandable while using slightly different wording. Where useful, the translator may provide an alternative translation or usage note rather than presenting one wording as the only possible answer.
100 Common Twi Words and Phrases
| English | Twi | Approx. Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome | Akwaaba | ah-KWAH-bah |
| Good morning | Maakye | mah-CHEH |
| Good afternoon | Maaha | mah-HAH |
| Good evening | Maadwo | mah-JWOH |
| Good night | Da yie | dah YEE-eh |
| How are you? | Wo ho te sɛn? | woh ho teh SEN? |
| How is it? / How are things? | Ɛte sɛn? | eh-teh SEN? |
| I am fine | Me ho yɛ | meh ho YEH |
| Fine / Calm / Everything is okay | Bɔkɔɔ | baw-KAW |
| Thank you | Medaase | meh-DAH-seh |
| Please | Mepa wo kyɛw | meh-pah woh CHEW |
| Sorry | Kafra | kah-FRAH |
| Yes | Aane | AH-neh |
| No | Daabi | DAH-bee |
| Maybe | Ebia | eh-BEE-ah |
| I don’t know | Mennim | men-NEEM |
| I understand | Mete aseɛ | meh-teh ah-SEH |
| I don’t understand | Mente aseɛ | men-teh ah-SEH |
| Please, can you say that again? | Mepa wo kyɛw, wobɛtumi aka no bio? | meh-pah woh CHEW, woh-beh-TOO-mee ah-kah noh bee-OH? |
| Please speak more slowly | Mepa wo kyɛw, wobɛtumi aka no brɛoo? | meh-pah woh CHEW, woh-beh-TOO-mee ah-kah noh breh-OH? |
| Do you speak English? | Woka borɔfo kasa? | woh-kah boh-RAW-foh kah-SAH? |
| I speak a little Twi | Mete Twi kakra | meh-teh CHWEE kah-KRAH |
| I don’t speak Twi well | Mente Twi papa | men-teh CHWEE pah-PAH |
| How do you say … in Twi? | Sɛn na yɛka … wɔ Twi mu? | SEN nah yeh-KAH … waw CHWEE moo? |
| What is your name? | Yɛfrɛ wo sɛn? | yeh-FREH woh SEN? |
| My name is … | Me din de … | meh deen deh … |
| I come from … | Me firi … | meh FEE-ree … |
| Where are you from? | Wo firi he? | woh FEE-ree heh? |
| I live at … | Mete … | meh-teh … |
| I’m pleased to meet you | Ɛyɛ me anigyeɛ sɛ mehyiaa woɔ | eh-YEH meh ah-nee-JEH seh meh-HYEE-ah woh |
| Long time no see | Yɛhyiaeɛ akyɛ | yeh-HYEE-ah-eh ah-CHEH |
| What’s going on? / What’s up? | Ɛdeɛn na ɛrekɔ so? | eh-DEHN nah eh-reh-KAW soh? |
| I’m happy | M’ani agye | mah-nee ah-JEH |
| I’m sad | Me werɛ aho | meh weh-REH ah-HOH |
| I’m angry | Me bo afu | meh boh ah-FOO |
| I’m hungry | Ɛkɔm de me | eh-KAWM deh meh |
| I’m thirsty | Nsukɔm de me | nsoo-KAWM deh meh |
| I’m tired | Mabrɛ | mah-BREH |
| I’m not feeling well | Me ho mfa me | meh ho m-fah meh |
| I’m sleepy | M’ani kum | mah-nee koom |
| I’m lost | Mayera | mah-YEH-rah |
| I’m a visitor / stranger | Meyɛ hɔhoɔ | meh-YEH haw-HAW |
| I’m going to … | Merekɔ … | meh-reh-KAW … |
| Where are you going? | Worekɔ he? | woh-reh-KAW heh? |
| Turn right | Fa nifa | fah NEE-fah |
| Turn left | Fa benkum | fah ben-KOOM |
| Go straight ahead | Kɔ wanim tee | kaw wah-NEEM teh |
| Can you show me where … is? | Wobɛtumi akyerɛ me baabi a … no wɔ? | woh-beh-TOO-mee ah-cheh-reh meh BAH-bee ah … noh waw? |
| Can you show me how to get to Kumasi? | Wobɛtumi akyerɛ me kwan a mɛfa so akɔ Kumase? | woh-beh-TOO-mee ah-cheh-reh meh kwahn ah meh-FAH soh ah-KAW koo-MAH-seh? |
| I will return | Mɛsan aba | meh-SAHN ah-BAH |
| Have a safe journey | Ɛkwan so dwoodwoo | eh-KWAHN soh jwoh-JWOH |
| Goodbye / Farewell | Nante yie | nahn-teh YEE-eh |
| We will meet again | Yɛbɛhyia bio | yeh-beh-HYEE-ah bee-OH |
| We will meet later | Akyire yi yɛbɛhyia | ah-CHEE-reh yee yeh-beh-HYEE-ah |
| Take care | Hwɛ wo ho so yie | hweh woh ho soh YEE-eh |
| Greet your family for me | Kyea w’abusuafoɔ ma me | cheh-ah wah-boo-soo-ah-FOH mah meh |
| Happy birthday | Mema wo awoda pa | meh-mah woh ah-WOH-dah pah |
| Merry Christmas / Happy festive season | Afenhyia pa | ah-fen-HYEE-ah pah |
| Greeting to someone who is working | Mema wo adwuma | meh-mah woh ah-JWOO-mah |
| I love you | Medɔ wo | meh-DAW woh |
| I’ve missed you | Mafe wo | mah-FEH woh |
| I need you | Mehia wo | meh-HEE-ah woh |
| You are beautiful | Wo ho yɛ fɛ | woh ho yeh FEH |
| Have you eaten? | Woadidi? | woh-ah-dee-DEE? |
| I want food | Mepɛ aduane | meh-PEH ah-doo-AH-neh |
| I want water | Mepɛ nsuo | meh-PEH n-SOO-oh |
| Please don’t add too much salt | Mepa wo kyɛw, mfa nkyene pii ngu mu | meh-pah woh CHEW, m-fah n-CHEH-neh pee ngoo moo |
| I’m looking for … | Merehwehwɛ … | meh-reh-hweh-HWEH … |
| Do you have …? | Wowɔ …? | woh-WAW …? |
| How much is it? | Ɛyɛ sɛn? | eh-YEH SEN? |
| How much is it? | Ɛyɛ ahe? | eh-YEH ah-HEH? |
| It is expensive | Ne boɔ yɛ den | neh baw yeh DEN |
| Please reduce the price | Mepa wo kyɛw, te so | meh-pah woh CHEW, teh soh |
| Please give me my change | Mepa wo kyɛw, ma me nsesa | meh-pah woh CHEW, mah meh n-SEH-sah |
| What is this? | Ɛdeɛn nie? | eh-DEHN nee-eh? |
| I don’t have money to give you | Menni sika de ma wo | men-NEE SEE-kah deh mah woh |
| I don’t have food to give you | Menni aduane de ma wo | men-NEE ah-doo-AH-neh deh mah woh |
| I like / want … | Mepɛ … | meh-PEH … |
| I don’t like / want … | Mempɛ … | mem-PEH … |
| I want to bathe | Mepɛ sɛ medware | meh-PEH seh meh-JWAH-reh |
| I need to study | Ɛsɛ sɛ mesua adeɛ | eh-SEH seh meh-SOO-ah ah-DEH |
| Please help me | Mepa wo kyɛw, boa me | meh-pah woh CHEW, boh-AH meh |
| Can you help me? | Wobɛtumi aboa me? | woh-beh-TOO-mee ah-boh-AH meh? |
| Where is the police officer? | Polisini no wɔ he? | poh-lee-SEE-nee noh waw heh? |
| Thief! | Awi! | ah-WEE! |
| Police officer | Polisini | poh-lee-SEE-nee |
| Congratulations / Wishing you well after surviving difficulty | Mema wo tiri nkwa | meh-mah woh TEE-ree n-KWAH |
| My condolences / Sorry for your loss | Due | doo-EH |
| By God’s grace | Onyankopɔn adom nti | ohn-yahn-koh-PAWN ah-DOM n-TEE |
| It wasn’t intentional | Manhyɛ da | mahn-HYEH dah |
| It’s late | Adeɛ asa | ah-DEH ah-SAH |
| I will be here for three days | Mɛdi nnansa wɔ ha | meh-DEE n-NAHN-sah waw hah |
| Are your parents home? | W’awofoɔ wɔ fie? | wah-WOH-foh waw fee-EH? |
| Tell your father I came by | Ka kyerɛ wo papa sɛ mebaa ha | kah cheh-REH woh pah-PAH seh meh-BAH hah |
| I welcome you | Mema wo akwaaba | meh-mah woh ah-KWAH-bah |
| We welcome you | Yɛma wo akwaaba | yeh-mah woh ah-KWAH-bah |
| My brother/sister, how are you? | Me nua, wo ho te sɛn? | meh noo-AH, woh ho teh SEN? |
| Do you understand? | Woate aseɛ? | woh-ah-teh ah-SEH? |
| Do you understand Twi? | Wote Twi? | woh-teh CHWEE? |
| Should I give you water? | Memma wo nsuo? | mem-mah woh n-SOO-oh? |
Pronunciation note: The phonetic spellings are simplified approximations for English-speaking beginners. Twi is tonal, and written phonetics cannot fully reproduce native pronunciation.
You can paste any of these phrases into the translator and switch between Twi and English to explore alternative wording and pronunciation guidance.
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Twi Translator FAQ
Is this Twi translator free?
Yes. The GhanaCitizenship.com Twi translator is free to use for translating words, phrases, and short sentences between Twi and English.
Can I translate English into Twi?
Yes. Select English as the source language and Twi as the destination language. You can also use the circular switch button to reverse the languages.
Can I translate Twi into English?
Yes. Select Twi as the source language and English as the destination language, enter your text, and select Translate.
Does the translator provide Twi pronunciation?
The translator may provide an approximate English-friendly pronunciation guide for Twi words and phrases. Pronunciation can differ by speaker and dialect, so the guide should be treated as an approximation.
Is every Twi translation exact?
No automated translator is perfect. Twi words and expressions can change meaning depending on context, dialect, tone, and conversational usage. For legal, medical, business, academic, or other important communication, confirm the final wording with a fluent speaker.