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Phrase

Yes

Wolof translation: Waaw.

Senegal

Waaw.

Gambia

Waaw.

Related phrases

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Danga wax angale? (Senegal) / Dang wakh angale? (Gambia)

I am fine / all good / peace only

Jàmm rekk (Senegal) / Jam rekk (Gambia)

I am hungry.

Dama xiif. (Senegal) / Dama khiif. (Gambia)

I am tired.

Dama sonn.

I do not understand.

Degguma. (Senegal) / Deguma. (Gambia)

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Core Words

Pronouns plus everyday basics like yes, no, please, and thank you.

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Time & Schedule

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