Spoken in Senegal, The Gambia, Mauritania
Wolof
Not the first language of Kolda, but the language everyone switches to when a stranger arrives.
2 words
Wolof
Teranga
[ té-ran-ga ]
Meaning
Hospitality — but closer to “the duty to receive well”
In use
Senegal, the land of teranga
A guest is not a guest. A guest is a responsibility.
Wolof
Jàmm rekk
[ djam rèk ]
Meaning
Peace only — the Wolof twin of the Pulaar answer
In use
Na nga def? — Jàmm rekk.
“How are you?” — “Peace only.” Two languages, the same idea of what a good day is.