Phrases
Health & Emergency
Express how you feel and ask for medical help. Each card shows the Senegalese and Gambian dialects next to one another so you can switch depending on where you are traveling.
Senegal
Dimbali ma!
Gambia
Dimbali ma!
Senegal
Dama feebar
Gambia
Dama feebar
Senegal
Sama bopp dafay metti
Gambia
Sama bopp dafay metti
Senegal
Ana doctoor bi?
Gambia
Ana doctoor bi?
Senegal
Dama soxla doctoor.
Gambia
Dama soxhla doctoor.
Senegal
Wooyal police bi.
Gambia
Wooyal police bi.
Senegal
Ana lopitaan bi?
Gambia
Ana hospital bi?
Senegal
Yobbu ma lopitan
Gambia
Yobbu ma hospital
Senegal
Dama soxla garab
Gambia
Dama soxhla garab
Senegal
Dama sonn
Gambia
Dama sonn
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.
Dining & Eating
Order food, ask for water, and compliment the chef.
Family & Social
Talk about your family, friends, and relationships.
Romance & Relationships
Express love and affection in Wolof.