Ashanti Twi (Ashanti)
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The Asante Twi language (commonly known as Ashanti) is primarily spoken in Ghana and southeastern Côte d'Ivoire, with additional speakers in parts of Togo.
Spoken natively by roughly 3.8 to 9 million people (with total Akan speakers reaching over 9 to 11 million), serving as a major regional lingua franca.Characteristics: It is a tonal language utilizing three main phonemic tones (high, middle, and low).Writing System: Written using the Latin (Roman) alphabet, standardized through efforts by groups like the Bureau of Ghana Languages and regulated by the Akan Orthography Committee.Cultural Status: It reflects the rich history and traditions of the Asante people and is one of the regionally sponsored literary standards used in Ghanaian education.
Spoken natively by roughly 3.8 to 9 million people (with total Akan speakers reaching over 9 to 11 million), serving as a major regional lingua franca.Characteristics: It is a tonal language utilizing three main phonemic tones (high, middle, and low).Writing System: Written using the Latin (Roman) alphabet, standardized through efforts by groups like the Bureau of Ghana Languages and regulated by the Akan Orthography Committee.Cultural Status: It reflects the rich history and traditions of the Asante people and is one of the regionally sponsored literary standards used in Ghanaian education.
- Language Family
- Niger-Congo
Ashanti Twi (Ashanti) Language Sample
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 1
Twi (Asante)
Nnipa nyinaa yɛ pɛ. Na wɔde adwene ne nyansa na abɔ obiara. Ɛno nti, ɛsɛ sɛ obiara dɔ ne yɔnko, bu ne yɔnko, di ne yɔnko ni.English translation
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
Source: OHCHR translations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights