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In Ewe, hello is Woezor and thank you is Akpe. Here are 21 everyday Ewe phrases with pronunciation, for travel and a first conversation.
How to say hello in Ewe · How to say thank you in Ewe · How to say goodbye in Ewe · How to say please in Ewe · How to say sorry in Ewe
| English | Ewe |
|---|---|
| Hello | Woezor Also used as 'welcome' |
| Goodbye | Heyi nyuie Said to the person leaving; 'go well' |
| Please | Meɖe kuku |
| Thank you | Akpe 'Akpe kakaka' for a stronger thanks |
| Yes | Ɛ̃ |
| No | Ao |
| Excuse me / Sorry | Taflatse |
| Do you speak English? | ȃoa Yevugbe? 'Yevugbe' literally means 'the white man's language' |
| I don't understand | Nyemese egɔme o |
| Please speak slowly | Meɖe kuku, ƒo nu blewu |
| How much is it? | Aleke wòxɔ? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Afikae gbeɖuƒe le? |
| I'd like this, please | Medi esia, meɖe kuku |
| The bill, please | Gakuɛ, meɖe kuku Less certain wording for a restaurant bill |
| Where is …? | Afikae … le? Put the place name after 'Afikae' |
| Help! | Xɔ nam! |
| I need a doctor | Mehiã dɔkita |
| Call the police! | Yɔ kpovitɔwo! |
| I don't speak Ewe | Nyemeƒoa Eʋegbe o negation me...o as in Nyemese egɔme o |
| Can you help me? | Àte ŋu akpe ɖe ŋunye? |
| English | Ewe |
|---|---|
| How do you say this in Ewe? | Aleke woagblɔ esia le Eʋegbe me? |
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