Vocabulary
Animals & Nature
Common animals you might see in Senegal and The Gambia. Compare how Wolof is written in Dakar versus Banjul, then use the search bar to find the words you need right away.
Senegal
Xaj
Gambia
Khaj
The dog is barking.
Xaj bi dafay baw.
Khaj bi dafay baw.
Senegal
Muus
Gambia
Muus
The cat is sleeping.
Muus bi dafay nelaw.
Muus bi dafay nelaw.
Senegal
Picc
Gambia
Pich
The bird is flying.
Picc bi dafay naaw.
Pich bi dafay naaw.
Senegal
Gaynde
Gambia
Gaynde
The lion is strong.
Gaynde gi dafa am doole.
Gaynde gi dafa am doole.
Senegal
Fas
Gambia
Fas
I ride a horse.
Dama war fas.
Dama war fas.
Senegal
Nag
Gambia
Nag
The cow eats grass.
Nag wi dafay lekk ñax.
Nag wi dafay lekk nyakh.
Senegal
Xar
Gambia
Khar
The sheep is white.
Xar mi dafa weex.
Khar mi dafa weekh.
Senegal
Bëy
Gambia
Bey
The goat climbs.
Bëy wi dafay yéeg.
Bey wi dafay yéeg.
Senegal
Jën
Gambia
Jen
Fish live in water.
Jën ci ndox lay dëkk.
Jen chi ndokh lay dëkk.
Senegal
Ginaar
Gambia
Ginaar
The chicken lays eggs.
Ginaar gi dafay nen.
Ginaar gi dafay nen.
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