Tag: Calendar

Calendar description

  • Fodwo

    foCjoC is a sacred day of rest on the Akan calendar dedicated to propitiating and honoring the ancestors. foCjoC on the Akan calendar occurs 15 days after Akwasidae and 9 days before Awukudae.

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  • Benada Kwabena

    bECnada qabECna is a tempting and cautious day on the Akan Calendar. It is a day to stand steadfast against all odds and provocations and pray to sail peacefully through the day. Benada Kwabena occurs four days after Fofie and four days before Memeneda Dapaa.

  • Days of the Week in Akan (Twi)

    NoAdinkraEnglish
    1qAsiadaSunday
    2ejOadaMonday
    3ebInadaTuesday
    4wukuadaWednesday
    5yawOadaThursday
    6EfiadaFriday
    7mImInIdaSaturday
  • Memeneda Dapaa

    mECmECnECda dapaa is the day of labor of the Akan. It is a day observed in preparation of the coming Akwasidae by cleaning, cooking and doing general household chores. Memeneda dapaa occurs on the Saturday following Awukudae or the Saturday before Akwasidae.

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  • Opebere

    cpebECre

    Language: Akan

    Part of speech: noun

    Translation (English): Dry Season.

  • Osutobere

    osutcbECre

    Language: Akan

    Part of speech: noun

    Translation (English): Rainy or Wet Season.

  • Calendar in Akan

    NoAdinkraAkanEnglish
    1EwiaEwiaSolar
    2csramOsramLunar
    3aqaCsidaECAkwasidaeAkwasidae
    4nsoCroCmmaNsorommaZodiac
  • Enne

    enne

    enne

    Language: Akan

    Part of speech: noun

    English Translation: Today.

    Variation
    AdinkraAkanEnglishTense
    nneNneTodaynoun
  • Ennora

    ennora

    ennora

    Language: Akan

    Part of speech: noun/adverb

    English Translation: Yesterday.

    Variation
    AdinkraAkanEnglishTense
    nnoraNnoraYesterdaynoun/adverb
    nnora
  • Mfee

    mfECe

    mfECe

    Language: Akan

    Part of speech: noun

    English Translation: Age.

    Sentence
    Adinkraw’aCdi mfECe sen?
    AkanWadi mfee sen?
    EnglishHow old are you?
    w’aCdi mfECe sen