WKHKYD is an acronym that stands for the Twi phrase “Wo kɔɔ hɔ kɔ yɛ deɛn?” This phrase is commonly used by Ghanaian parents, and it loosely translates to “Who sent you there?” or “What did you go there to do?” in English.
Context and Usage:
- Twi: A language spoken by the Akan people of Ghana.
- Meaning: It’s often used to express a sense of “I told you so” when something goes wrong after someone does something they were warned against or did without good reason.
- Example:
- Kofi: “Maa, I went to Abena’s house and was bitten by her dog.”
- Mum: “WKHKYD?”
In this example, the mother is essentially saying, “Who told you to go there?” or “What were you thinking?” It’s a rhetorical question often used to highlight that the person’s actions were ill-advised or unnecessary.
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