How to say “Thank you” in Afar
The most common way to say “thank you” in Afar. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Yekenyeley
Frequently asked
How do you say "Thank you" in Afar?
"Thank you" in Afar is "Yekenyeley". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Yekenyeley" written in Afar?
"Yekenyeley" is the standard written form in Afar, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Yekenyeley" in Afar?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Yekenyeley" 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 "Yekenyeley" mean in English?
"Yekenyeley" is the Afar way of saying "Thank 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 "Thank you" in Afar?
Many languages — including Afar — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Yekenyeley" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Afar spoken?
Afar is spoken by an estimated 2 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.