Want to know how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Wolof? You’re in the right place.
It’s always nice to wish someone a happy birthday on their special day but why not do it in a language that means something to them.
As well as wishing your loved one a happy birthday in Wolof, why not also sing the Wolof version of the happy birthday song!
Read on to learn more about this.
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How To Say ‘Happy Birthday’ In Wolof
To wish someone a happy birthday in Wolof, you can say:
| English | Wolof |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Bés bu dellu si moo neex |
This is pronounced as ‘bes bu del-lu si moh neh-kh’.
To hear the pronunciation of this phrase by a native speaker, check out this video (YouTube).
Wolof Birthday Wishes & Phrases
Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases:
| English | Wolof |
|---|---|
| Congratulations | Ndokkle |
| Have a nice day | Yendu ak jàam |
| Cheers/Good health | Wer gu yaram |
If you’re speaking to someone special then you’ll want to know how to say I love you in Wolof.
How To Sing Happy Birthday In Wolof
If you want to go the extra mile for your loved one or friend, try singing the happy birthday song in Wolof. You’ll be happy to know it’s the same tune as the English version, they just sing it in Wolof.
Check out the video below to hear the Wolof birthday song. I’ve listed the lyrics below so you can sing along.
Here’s the lyrics so you can sing along:
“Bés bu dellu si moo neex!
Bés bu dellu si moo neex!
Bés bu dellu si moo neex!
Bés bu dellu si moo neex!”
This translates to:
“Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!”
Thanks for reading this post on how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Wolof.
It’s a great idea to make the effort to learn how to say this in someone’s native language or a language that means something to them.
Your loved one or friend will be so impressed!
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