2 Ways to Ask “When?” in Twi

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The present lesson is the seventh in the series on Twi Question Words. Thus far, we’ve had a video each on the , ” in Twi, “, in Twi, , “where?”, and “which?” in Twi.

Today, we’re continuing the series with two ways to ask “when?” in Twi.

If you need help with pronunciation, please watch the embedded video lesson below.

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Two Ways to Ask “When?” in Twi

TWIENGLISHEXAMPLE
berɛ bɛn?when?
what time?
ɔbaa berɛ bɛn?
he/she came when?

berɛ bɛn na ɔbaeɛ?
when did he/she come?

ɔfirii ha berɛ bɛn?
he/she left here when?

berɛ bɛn na ɔfirii ha?
when did he/she leave here?
da bɛn?when?
what day?
ɔbɛtu kwan da bɛn?
he/she will travel when?

da bɛn na ɔbɛtu kwan?
when will he/she travel?

ɔdɔ bɛba da bɛn?
love will come when?

da bɛn na ɔdɔ bɛba?
when will love come?

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