Tag: ghana language

  • A Traveler’s Guide to the Dagbani Language of Northern Ghana

    Discover essential Dagbani phrases, pronunciation tips, and cultural insights for your travels in Northern Ghana. Learn greetings, numbers, directions, and more in this rich Gur language. Featured Image Suggestion: A vibrant photo of Dagbon culture—a festival, traditional musicians, or the landscape around Tamale. Introduction to the Dagbani Language Dagbani (also called Dagbanli by its people)…

  • Western Dagbani (Tomosili)

    Western Dagbani, also known as  Tomosili (or Tomosili), is a major dialect of the Dagbani language, primarily spoken in and around the administrative capital of the Northern Region of Ghana, Tamale.  Overview Dialectal Differences Differences between the Tomosili and Nayahali dialects are mainly at the phonological, lexical, and morphosyntactic levels, but they are minor enough that…