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Wolof → Vocabulary → Introducing Yourself

As a Wolof language teacher, I believe that learning how to introduce yourself is a critical first step when studying any language. We need to know how to greet others and introduce ourselves. It is part of showing respect to people and their culture. Therefore, in this lesson, we will cover the basics of Wolof greetings and introductions.

Basic Greetings

The first step of any conversation is greeting someone. Here are some basic greetings in Wolof:

Wolof Pronunciation English Translation
jam nga fanane jam nga fa-na-ne How are you?
nngeen bii n-ngin bii I'm fine
jam nga fine? jam nga fi-ne And you?
àddunamm a-ddunam Goodbye
àllô a-lo Hello (borrowed from French)
jàmm ak xéewel jamm ak khé-weul Peace be with you
jërëjëf jë-re-jëf Thank you

Introducing Yourself

Now, let's learn how to introduce ourselves in Wolof. Here's some useful phrases you can use:

• Maa ngi boole yi? (What's your name?)
You can answer this question as follows:

• Maa ngi tudd? (What’s your name?)
• Nminin... (My name is...)

For example:

N: Maa ngi boole yi? (What's your name?)
R: Maa ngi tudd. Amadou. (My name is Amadou.)

You can also ask someone where they come from:

• Manga dem? (Where are you from?)
• Maa ngi jeex? (Where do you live?)

For example:

N: Manga dem? (Where are you from?)
R: Manga France yi. (I'm from France.)

N: Maa ngi jeex?
R: Jeex gu France. (I live in France.)

Practice

Now is the time to practice what you’ve learned. Find a Wolof speaker and greet them by saying: "Jam nga fanane". Ask them their name (""Maa ngi boole yi?"") and tell them yours. You can also ask where they come from and where they live.

Conclusion

In conclusion, being able to introduce yourself in Wolof is a crucial starting point for any conversation. Remember to pay attention to pronunciation and practice often. You can now move on to the next lesson in the course and continue learning Wolof!





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