Twi

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noun

ˈchwē 

chə-ˈwē,

ˈtwē  ˈchē 

variants or less commonly Tshi

1

: a dialect of Akan

2

: a literary language based on the Twi dialect and used by the Akan-speaking peoples (such as the Ashanti)

twi-

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prefix

ˈtwī

: two : double : doubly : twice

twi-headed

Examples of Twi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Seeking linguists and translators in Navajo, Twi, Amuzgo, Batak and Dari languages remains a challenge for many language services providers and usually requires contacting educational institutions in South America and India where these languages are included in the linguistic curriculum. —Irene Agnew, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Akan čɥíì

Prefix

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German zwi- twi-, Latin bi-, Greek di-, Old English twā two

First Known Use

Noun

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1