Flirting

1. Melɔ̃ wò

   I love you

   Usage

   A direct declaration of affection. Do not use it lightly

   Grammar Note

   Composed from dictionary-verified words: lɔ̃ “love, like”. The grave accent on wò marks the second person. Not yet checked by a native speaker.

2. Mina míayi míaɖu nu ɖekae

   Let us go and eat together

   Usage

   A gentle invitation to a meal

   Grammar Note

   Composed from dictionary-verified words: mina míaX “let us X”, ɖu nu “eat”, ɖekae “together”. Not yet checked by a native speaker.

3. Wò ŋkɔ nyo ŋutɔ

   Your name is very good

   Usage

   A compliment on someone’s name

   Grammar Note

   Composed from dictionary-verified words; nyo means “good”; no separate word for “nice” or “lovely” was confirmed. Not yet checked by a native speaker.

4. Nɔ kplim

   Stay with me

   Usage

   Say it when you want someone to stay close

   Grammar Note

   nɔ kplim appears in published Ewe texts meaning “be with me”.

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