1. The gap in the teeth (3gyir3) is called DIASTEMA
2. The opening hole of the penis where semen and urine ejects is called MEATUS
3. When someone seems to be looking elsewhere while looking at you (alukumi), it is termed SQUINT/ CROSS-EYE.
4. The thin metal of a belt which is inserted into the belt hole is called TONGUE
5. The cover at the tip of a shoe lace is called AGLET
6. The English name for 'aluguntugui' is SOURSOP
7. The English name for 'Alasa', a locally consumed fruit is AFRICAN STAR FRUIT
8. The English name for 'yooyi', a locally consumed fruit is VELVET TAMARIND
9. The English name for 'bankuta' is WOODEN SPATULA
10. The English name for 'dades3n'(metal pot) is COULDRON
11. The English name for 'asanka' is EARTHENWARE BOWL
12. The mallet/hammar used by judges in the courtroom is called GAVEL
13. The English name for 'hwenteaa', a locally consumed spice is GRAIN OF SELIM/ ETHIOPIAN PEPPER
14. Whenever you wake up in the morning, there is this mucus that discharges from your eyes, locally called 'mpi' Its English name is RHEUM/ GOUND
15. The English name for 'Apollo' (eye infection) is Acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis
16. The crispy layer of rice, locally termed 'kanzo' is called TAHDIG
to be continued...
UCC HOT NUUZ
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