Akan Language Resource
English to Twi Dictionary
Type any English word or phrase and find its Akan Twi translation in seconds — built for learners, travelers, and anyone reconnecting with the language.
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Why Learn to Translate English Into Twi?
Twi is the most widely spoken indigenous language in Ghana, used daily across Kumasi, Accra, and much of the country's central and southern belt. Whether you're preparing for a trip, reconnecting with Ghanaian heritage, or simply curious how an everyday English word sounds in Akan, having a quick way to look up the Twi equivalent makes a real difference in conversation.
You'll notice two letters that don't exist in English: Ɛ and Ɔ. "Ɛ" is pronounced like the "e" in "bet," while "Ɔ" is pronounced like the "o" in "boy." Getting these two sounds right will make a noticeable difference in how naturally your Twi comes across.
How to Get the Most Out of This Dictionary
Search by typing the English word you want translated — the tool matches as you type, so you don't need to press enter unless you prefer to. If you already half-remember a Twi word and want to confirm its English meaning, the same search box works in reverse. For browsing rather than searching, the category panels below group translations by everyday topic — greetings, family, food, numbers, and more — so you can explore a theme at once rather than looking up one word at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
"Thank you" is "Me da wo ase" in Twi. For added emphasis — "thank you very much" — say "Meda wo ase pii."
The vocabulary is the same either direction, but starting from English often means you're trying to express something specific you already know, while starting from Twi usually means decoding something you've heard. This page is built for the first case — type the English word you want to say.
"Water" is "Nsuo" in Twi — one of the most commonly used everyday words.
This dictionary focuses on Twi specifically. Fante is a closely related Akan dialect and many words overlap or are mutually intelligible, but pronunciation and some vocabulary differ, so treat Fante speakers' corrections as dialect variation rather than errors.
The database covers several hundred everyday words and phrases across categories including greetings, numbers, family, food, the body, animals, weather, household items, occupations, and more — with new categories added over time.
