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Everyday phrases for the trip. Copy one, or save it for later.

  • Maakye

    Good morning

  • Maaha

    Good afternoon

  • Wo ho te sɛn?

    How are you?

  • Me ho yɛ, medaase

    I'm fine, thank you

  • Me din de Ama

    My name is Ama

  • Mepɛ jollof, mepa wo kyɛw

    I would like jollof, please

  • Mma ɛnyɛ den dodo

    Not too spicy

  • Ɛyɛ sɛn?

    How much is it?

  • Menni nam

    Vegetarian, no meat

  • Akontaa no, mepa wo kyɛw

    The bill, please

  • Fa me kɔ Osu, mepa wo kyɛw

    Take me to Osu, please

  • Gyae ha

    Stop here

  • Ɛbɛgye bere sɛn?

    How long does it take?

  • Trotro no ayɛ ma?

    Is the trotro full?

  • Te so ma me

    Reduce it for me

  • Wʼakyiri boɔ?

    Last price?

  • Mɛfa yei

    I'll take this one

  • Mobile money, mepa wo kyɛw

    Mobile money, please

  • Tiafi no wɔ he?

    Where is the toilet?

  • Mehia oduruyɛni

    I need a doctor

  • Mayera

    I am lost

  • Frɛ taxi ma me, mepa wo kyɛw

    Please call a taxi