Phrases
Dining & Eating
Order food, ask for water, and compliment the chef. Each card shows the Senegalese and Gambian dialects next to one another so you can switch depending on where you are traveling.
Senegal
Dama xiif
Gambia
Dama khiif
Senegal
Dama mar
Gambia
Dama mar
Senegal
May ma ndox
Gambia
May ma ndokh
Senegal
Neex na
Gambia
Neekh na
Senegal
Suur naa
Gambia
Suur naa
Senegal
Kaay lek
Gambia
Kaay lek
Senegal
Dafay ñor
Gambia
Dafay nyor
Used to describe food being salty. Gambian spelling often represents ñ as ny.
Senegal
Bëgg naa lekk.
Gambia
Begg naa lekk.
Also understood as "I want to eat".
Senegal
Bu la neexee, jox ma ndox.
Gambia
Bu la neexee, jox ma ndokh.
Senegal
Ñaata la lekk bii?
Gambia
Ñaata la lekk bii?
Related Categories
Greetings
Start conversations the Wolof way with respectful greetings.
Polite Expressions
Say thank you, please, and excuse me the Wolof way.
Introductions
Introduce yourself, ask for names, and share where you are from.
Farewells
Wrap up conversations with respectful goodbyes and good nights.
Travel & Transport
Get around in Dakar, Thiès, Banjul or Serrekunda with confidence.
Market & Shopping
Negotiate prices and understand market slang.
Everyday Life
Useful sentences for your daily routines and interactions.
Questions & Clarifications
Ask for directions, information, and help in Wolof.
Health & Emergency
Express how you feel and ask for medical help.
Family & Social
Talk about your family, friends, and relationships.
Romance & Relationships
Express love and affection in Wolof.