Literal and Metaphorical Usages of ‘Eat’ and ‘Drink’ in Akan
This paper discusses two consumption verbs in Akan (Niger-Congo, Kwa), dí ‘to eat’ and nóḿ ‘to drink’. The study argues that in addition to their basic meanings, the verbs serve as rich sources of metaphorical extensions. Starting from this premise, the paper provides evidence in the form of exp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nordic Africa Research Network
2017-03-01
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| Series: | Nordic Journal of African Studies |
| Online Access: | https://www.njas.fi/njas/article/view/97 |