Basic Greetings
| Wolof | English |
|---|---|
| Salaam aleekum | Peace be upon you |
| Maa ngiy dem. | I’m leaving. |
| Nanga def? | How are you? |
| Maangi fi rekk. | I’m fine. |
| Naka waakër gi? | How is the family? |
| Waakër gi mangi fi rekk. | The family is fine. |
| Jërëjëf! | Thank you! |
| Baal ma. | Excuse me. / Sorry. |
| Nuyul ma waa kër gi. | Greet the family for me. |
| Naka suba si? | How is the morning? |
Parting and Farewell Phrases
| Wolof | English |
|---|---|
| Ba beneen yoon. | Until next time. |
| Ba ci kanam. | See you later. |
| Nuyoo ak jam. | Part in peace. |
| *Ba suba! * | See you tomorrow! |
Introductions
| Wolof | English |
|---|---|
| Noo tudd? | What’s your name? |
| Maa ngi tudd… | My name is… |
| Fan nga dëkk? | Where do you live? |
| Dëkk naa ci… | I live in… |
| Fan nga jóge? | Where are you from? |
| Jóge naa ci… | I am from… |
| Ñaata at nga am? | How old are you? |
| Am naa fukk ak ñeent at. | I am 14 years old. |
Polite Expressions
| Wolof | English |
|---|---|
| Jërëjëf bu baax! | Thank you very much! |
| Baal ma baaxul. | Please forgive me. |
| Dama sonnal. | I am tired. |
| Maangi sant yalla. | I thank God. |
| Jam ak jam! | Peace and peace! |
General Inquiries
| Wolof | English |
|---|---|
| Lan la sa tur? | What’s your name? |
| Naka nga sant? | What is your last name? |
| Fan laa jóge? | Where am I from? |
| Naka nga sant? .` |
Janga Wolof 