Beginner guide
Wolof greetings and polite phrases you'll actually use
These cover the most searched basics like thank you in Wolof and good morning in Wolof, with Senegal and Gambia spellings side-by-side.
Greeting first
In many Wolof-speaking contexts, you greet before anything else. If you only remember one opener, start with hello.
Translations
Thank you in Wolof
Jërëjëf. (Senegal) / Jerrejef. (Gambia)
The most common way to say thank you in Wolof.
Good morning in Wolof
Jàmm nga fanane? (Senegal) / Nanga fanaane? (Gambia)
Often literally asks if you spent the night in peace. Many people also greet with "Salaam aleekum" first.
How are you? in Wolof
Yes in Wolof
I love you in Wolof