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.

Head

Senegal

Bopp

Gambia

Bopp

My head hurts.

Sama bopp dafay metti.

Sama bopp dafay metti.

Eye

Senegal

Bët

Gambia

Bët

Open your eyes.

Ubbi sa bët.

Ubbi sa bët.

Ear

Senegal

Nopp

Gambia

Nopp

I have two ears.

Am naa ñaari nopp.

Am naa nyari nopp.

Nose

Senegal

Bakkan

Gambia

Bakkan

Touch your nose.

Laal sa bakkan.

Laal sa bakkan.

Mouth

Senegal

Gémmiñ

Gambia

Gémminy

Close your mouth.

Tëjal sa gémmiñ.

Tëjal sa gémminy.

Hand

Senegal

Loxo

Gambia

Lokho

Wash your hands.

Raxasal say loxo.

Rakhasal say lokho.

Foot / Leg

Senegal

Tank

Gambia

Tank

My foot is swollen.

Sama tank dafau ruus.

Sama tank dafa ruus.

Stomach

Senegal

Biir

Gambia

Biir

My stomach is full.

Sama biir dafa fees.

Sama biir dafa fees.

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