How to Say “Come” in Fulani

By Tayla Jessica • Updated September 30, 2026

war

The English verb "come" is translated to Fulani as war.

war is used to express the action of arriving or appearing.

Meaning: to arrive, to appear (verb)

Did you know?

Fulani is an Atlantic-Congo language, meaning the word war belongs to a language family that is surprisingly distant from the Arabic often spoken alongside it.
In Fulani social etiquette, using certain forms of 'to come' can actually function as an indirect command, making it a tool for politeness or subtle authority.
While war means 'to come', it can also be used metaphorically in Fulani to describe the onset of a season or a specific time of year, such as 'the rain has come'.

Examples in context

Mi war ɗoo.
I have arrived here.

Example conversation

Hawa is waiting for Amadou to arrive at the market.

Hawa

Amadou, ko heewi war?
Amadou, when are you coming?
Amadou

Mi ɗon war, Hawa.
I am coming, Hawa.
Hawa

Mi anndii a ɗon war.
I know you are coming.
Amadou

Mi wari jooni.
I have arrived now.

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Tayla Jessica

Mo n je Tayla, a lover of language and culture. When I'm not writing comprehensive guides to learning Yoruba, I escape into nature and daydream at the beach. Reading African literature, touring local markets, and cooking intercontinental dishes are just a few of my hobbies. By helping people understand Yoruba's intriguing idiomatic expressions and vibrant slang, I hope to bridge cultural gaps and promote unity. E se pupo for taking the time to read my work. My love for West African languages also led me to Fulani, and I now write guides on saying everyday words in Fulani too. Stay blessed.

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