Wondering how to say ‘I love you’ in Wolof?
Well, there’s a few different ways to say I love you in Wolof and some should only be used in certain situations. (Don’t worry I’ll explain in this post)
If you want to know how to say ‘I love you’ and other romantic phrases in Wolof, then read on.
How To Say ‘I Love You’ In Wolof
To tell someone that you love them in Wolof, say:
| English | Wolof |
|---|---|
| I love you | Begga naa la |
| I love you (lit. I admire you) | Sopp naa la |
| I love you | Nopp naa la |
| I love you | Dama la nob |
All of the above mean ‘I love you’ and are often used in Wolof.
You can use them with romantic partners, family and friends but watch out for ‘sopp naa la’ and ‘nopp naa la’ as these should only really be used with romantic partners.
Romantic Phrases in Wolof
Try these other romantic phrases and terms of endearment including how to say ‘I miss you’ in Wolof.
| English | Wolof |
|---|---|
| I love you so much | Begg nala lool |
| I miss you | Nama nala |
| I miss you a lot | Nama nala lool |
| My heart | Suma hol |
| You are beautiful | Danga rafet |
| My darling | Suma xhalibi |
| With love | Ak mbeggeel |
| I like you | Dama la bug |
| Do you love me? | Ndah bug ngama? |
These phrases should come in handy whether you’ve got a love interest from Senegal, the Gambia or Mauritania who speaks Wolof or whether you’re just visiting and want to be prepared.
Why not also learn how to say ‘how are you?’ in Wolof? You’ll need this essential phrase in lots of different situations.
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