Vocabulary
Body Parts
Common body parts and anatomy. Compare how Wolof is written in Dakar versus Banjul, then use the search bar to find the words you need right away.
Senegal
Bopp
Gambia
Bopp
My head hurts.
Sama bopp dafay metti.
Sama bopp dafay metti.
Senegal
Bët
Gambia
Bët
Open your eyes.
Ubbi sa bët.
Ubbi sa bët.
Senegal
Nopp
Gambia
Nopp
I have two ears.
Am naa ñaari nopp.
Am naa nyari nopp.
Senegal
Bakkan
Gambia
Bakkan
Touch your nose.
Laal sa bakkan.
Laal sa bakkan.
Senegal
Gémmiñ
Gambia
Gémminy
Close your mouth.
Tëjal sa gémmiñ.
Tëjal sa gémminy.
Senegal
Loxo
Gambia
Lokho
Wash your hands.
Raxasal say loxo.
Rakhasal say lokho.
Senegal
Tank
Gambia
Tank
My foot is swollen.
Sama tank dafau ruus.
Sama tank dafa ruus.
Senegal
Biir
Gambia
Biir
My stomach is full.
Sama biir dafa fees.
Sama biir dafa fees.
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