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Phrase

Peace be with you

Wolof translation: Salaam aleekum.

Senegal

Salaam aleekum.

Gambia

Salaam aleekum.

Related phrases

Good evening

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

Good morning

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

Hello

Salaam aleekum.

How are you?

Nanga def?

I am fine, thank you.

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

Related vocabulary

Core Words

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

Time & Schedule

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

Descriptors (Adjectives)

Common adjectives for describing people, places, and things.

Usage note

The universal greeting, preceding all others. The required reply is "Maleekum salaam".

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