Phrase

How are you?

Wolof translation: Nanga def?

formal

Senegal

Nanga def?

Gambia

Nanga def?

Related phrases

Jàmm nga yendoo? (Senegal) / Jam nga yendoo? (Gambia)

Jàmm nga fanane? (Senegal) / Nanga fanaane? (Gambia)

Salaam aleekum.

Maa ngi ci jàmm, jërëjëf. (Senegal) / Mangi ci jam, jerrejef. (Gambia)

Salaam aleekum.

Pronouns plus everyday basics like yes, no, please, and thank you.

Words for days, hours, and talking about the moment.

Common adjectives for describing people, places, and things.

Standard opener after the initial "Salaam aleekum".