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Fang (c-eniconˈfɒŋ) is an African language spoken by the Fang people. It is related to the Bulu and Ewondo languages of southern Cameroon. Fang is spoken in northern Gabon, southern Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Shakira used this language in her song, "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa).".

There are many different variants of Fang in Gabon and Cameroon. Common phrases for the Oyem area of northern Gabon include:

*Hello (for one person)=M'bolo

*Hello (for many people)=M'bolani

*Response=Am'bolo; Am'bolani

*How are you?=Y'o num vah?

*response=M'a num vah

*Where are you going=Wa kuh vay?

*I'm going home=Ma kuh Andah

*I'm going to school=Ma ke see-kolo

*I'm going for a walk=Ma ke ma woolou

*I'm hungry=

*I'm sick=Ma kwan

*I understand French=Ma wok Flacci

*I don't understand Fang=Ma wok ki Fang

*I don't speak Fang=Ma kobe ki Fang

*What did you say=Wa dzon ah dzeh?

*I said...=Ma dzon ah...

*Holy cow!=A tara dzam!

*I want to eat=Ma cuma adji

*Thank you=Akiba