Fon, also known as Fongbé, is a widely spoken language in Benin and is also spoken in parts of Togo and Nigeria. Rich in culture, history, and everyday expression, it reflects the traditions and life of its speakers. Learning a few common Fongbe phrases is a great way to connect with the language and appreciate the culture behind it.
Greetings in Fon
| English | Fon |
|---|---|
| Greetings | |
| Good evening | Kudo gbada |
| Good morning | Kudo zanzan |
| Good afternoon | Kudo hwemɛ |
| How are you? | Nɛ a ɖé gbɔn? |
| How are you today? | Nɛ a ɖé gbɔn, égbé? |
| I am fine | Un ɖo gandji |
| Have a good day | Kezemɛn nyi nyun nú we |
| I am doing great | Un ɖo gandji |
| Hi / Hello | Kú dó le hwenu |
| Nice to meet you | Evivi numi bɔ un mɔn we |
| See you soon | Ni yì zán dé |
| See you later | E da bɔ |
Love Language in Fon
| English | Fon |
|---|---|
| Love Language | Wanyinyin gbé |
| I love you | Un yin wan nu we |
| I miss you | Un djɛ do to we |
| Love you so much | Un yin wan nu we dìn |
| I want to see you | Un djolo nan mɔn we |
| I love you with all my heart | Un yin wan nu we kpodo ayihace bi kpó |
| I love you too | Un yin wan nu we |
| I want to see you | Un djolo nan mɔn we |
| I like you | Un to we nɔn djɛ ce dji |
| You are beautiful | A yɔn ɖɛkpɛ |
| My love | Wanyinyin nan nɔnce |
| You look beautiful | A yɔn hwankpɛ |
| My beautiful wife | Asi ce dɛkpɛ ɖɛkpɛ |
| I miss you so much, darling | Un djɛ do to wé tawun |
| I need you | Un ɖo to wé |
| You will miss me | Na djɛ do to wé |
| Goodbye, my love | E da bɔ wanyinyin nan nɔnce |
| See you tomorrow | Ni yì sɔ |
| I will marry you | Na da we |
| I want some space | Un ba nan nɔn yin dopko |
| I need your love | Wanyinyin to we ba wɛ un de |
| You are mine | Ce wɛ a nyin |
Direction in Fon
| English | Fon |
|---|---|
| Where are you? | Fitɛ a ɖé? |
| Where did you go? | Fitɛ ayi? |
| Where do you live? | Fitɛ a nɔn nɔn? |
| Where are you going? | Fitɛ a ɖo yiyi wɛ? |
| Where were you? | Fitɛ a ɖé ɖ'ayi? |
Common questions in conversations in Fon
| English | Fon |
|---|---|
| How much? | Na bí? |
| How are you feeling? | Nɛ a ɖé gbɔn? |
| How have you been? | Nɛ a ka ɖé gbɔn? |
| What is your name? | Nɛ Un kɔ to we nɔn yin? |
| What are you doing? | Un tɛ blo a ɖé? |
| What are you cooking/eating? | Un tɛ ɖà/ɖu wɛ a ɖé? |
| Are you okay, dear? | A do gandji a, mɛ vɛ na nɔn ce? |
| When are you coming? | Hwetɛnu na wà wɛ a ka ɖé? |
| How was your night/day? | Nɛ zán ka cí/kéze? |
| How are you doing? | Nɛ a ɖé gbɔn? |
| How is your family? | Nɛ hwendo to we ka ɖé gbɔn? |
| How was your day? | Nɛ kézémɛ ka cí gbɔn? |
| What is wrong? | Nɛ ka gbɔn? |
| What do you mean? | Un tɛ ɖɔ a ka ɖé gbɔn mɔn? |
| How's the weather over there? | Nɛ gbɛ ɔ mɛ ka ɖé gbɔn ɖò fí? |
| Have you gone to church? | A yi amisa a? |
| What is this? | Nu tɛ ka nɛ? |
| What's going on? | Tɛ ka ɖo djidjɛ wɛ? |
| Are you listening? | A ɖo si sé wɛ a? |
| Have you heard? | A sé a? |
| Can I go home? | Un hɛn na yi hwegbe a? |
| Can I ask something? | Un hɛn na kan nǔ byɔ́ a? |
| How is everything? | Nɛ nu lɛ bi ka dé gbɔn? |
| What’s your phone number? | Animelo to we lo? |
Everyday conversation in Fon
| English | Fon |
|---|---|
| Happy birthday | Djigbezan to we ni nyɔn nu we. |
| Thank you | Enancɛ nu we. |
| I am sorry | Sɔ kɛ mǐ. |
| You are welcome. Me too! | Yin ɖé sú! |
| God bless you | Mawu ni do nú we. |
| May God protect you | Mawu ni ciɔn alɔ ɖó dji to wé. |
| She is happy | E ɖo awadjidjɛ mɛn. |
| Please help me | Kɛnklɛn gɔ alɔ nu mi. |
| I don't know | Un tuùn a. |
| I will come tomorrow | Na wà sɔ. |
| Come here! | Wa fí! |
| Feel at home | Blo ɖo xwe to wé gbe dɔ hun. |
| Be blessed | Mawu ní dó nu we. |
| I am coming soon | Na wà dìn. |
| Excuse me | Sɔ kɛ mǐ. |
| Leave me alone | Djo mi do. |
| It is okay | Egnɔn. |
| I am going home | Un ɖo xwé gbé yi wɛ. |
| I don't want | Un báa. |
| Love is a beautiful thing | Wanyinyin ɔ nu ɖagbe wɛ. |
| Let me try | Ma bló bó kpɔ́n. |
| Welcome home | Kuabɔ. |
| I reached home safely | Un yi xwegbe gandji. |
| God is good | Mawuyɔn. |
| I don't understand | Un mɔn nuklun djɛ mɛn an. |
| We are happy to see you | Ɖé mi mɔn we é yɔ, evivi numi. |
| I have it | Un ɖo. |
| Rest in peace | Nɔn fifamɛn. |
| I don't have money | Un ɖo akwɛ a. |
| I am done | Un fó. |
| I am going to the shop | Un djayi boutiki mɛn. |
| Happy new year | Kudo xwé. |
| Bad manners | Walɔ gblé gblé. |
| Stop using your phone | Ɖo alokan man ɖo sike zizan te. |
| I need a favour, please | Un ɖo hu do nyɔ̌ná ɖe tɔn. |
| Haven’t seen you for ages | Un ma sɔ mɔn we kpɔ́n dìn e ɔ eyi xwe gěgé. |
| Great to see you again | Un mɔn we dìn e ɔ evivi numi tawun. |
| I really appreciate it | E su nukún ce mɛ tawun. |
| You made my day | A blo azan ce ɖo. |
| No problem | Tagba ɖé a. |
| We are hiring | Mi ɖo mɛ yi wɛ. |
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