Ghana

Obroni

A white person or foreigner. Twi word, used descriptively, not offensively.
Example

The obroni dey learn Twi.

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Oga

Boss or someone in authority. Borrowed from Nigerian pidgin.
Example

My oga go decide.

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Ghana

Abeg

Please; used to make a polite plea. From "I beg".
Example

Abeg no vex.

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Chop

To eat; also to spend or enjoy.
Example

Make we go chop banku.

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Eti sen

A Twi greeting meaning "How are you?" or "How is it?"
Example

Eti sen? Everything okay?

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Chop bar

A local restaurant serving traditional Ghanaian food.
Example

We chop fufu for the chop bar.

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Eye

It is good / I'm fine. Twi response to a greeting (pronounced eh-yeh).
Example

Eti sen? Eye!

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Akpeteshie

A strong local spirit distilled from palm wine, also called "apio".
Example

Akpeteshie be very strong oo.

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Ghana

Akwaaba

Welcome. Twi word of greeting, seen at airports and homes.
Example

Akwaaba! Welcome to Ghana.

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Kubolor

A vagabond; one who roams and hangs out in the streets.
Example

That boy be kubolor, he no dey house.

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