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Ewe dialect

Ewe

Also known as: Eʋegbe

A Kwa Niger-Congo language spoken across south-eastern Ghana and southern Togo. Closely related to Fon and the major language of the Ewe homeland on both sides of the Volta.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Ewe?

Ewe is a dialect of the Ewe language.

Where is Ewe spoken?

Ewe is primarily spoken in Ghana, Togo.

Which region is Ewe associated with?

Ewe is part of the West & Central Africa region on DialectAtlas.

Is Ewe known by other names?

Yes — Ewe is also referred to as Eʋegbe.

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Akan / Twi

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Standard Yoruba

379 km away

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Ife Yoruba

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