How to say “How are you?” in Bambara
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Bambara. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
I ka kɛnɛ wa?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Bambara
I ni ce, I ka kɛnɛ wa?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Bambara?
"How are you?" in Bambara is "I ka kɛnɛ wa?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "I ka kɛnɛ wa?" written in Bambara?
"I ka kɛnɛ wa?" is the standard written form in Bambara, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "I ka kɛnɛ wa?" in Bambara?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "I ka kɛnɛ wa?" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "I ka kɛnɛ wa?" mean in English?
"I ka kɛnɛ wa?" is the Bambara way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in Bambara?
Many languages — including Bambara — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "I ka kɛnɛ wa?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Bambara spoken?
Bambara is spoken by an estimated 14 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.