Vocabulary
Core Words
Pronouns plus everyday basics like yes, no, please, and thank you. Compare how Wolof is written in Dakar versus Banjul, then use the search bar to find the words you need right away.
Senegal
man
Gambia
man
I am learning Wolof.
Maa ngi jang Wolof.
Maa ngi jang Wolof.
Senegal
yow
Gambia
yow
You are here.
Yow, nekk nga fii.
Yow, nekk nga fii.
Senegal
yéen
Gambia
yeen
Senegal
ñun
Gambia
ñun
We are going now.
Ñun, nu ngi dem léegi.
Ñun, ñu ngi dem léegi.
Senegal
waaw
Gambia
waaw
Yes, I understand.
Waaw, dégg naa.
Waaw, dégg naa.
Senegal
déedéet
Gambia
dedet
No, I don't want it.
Déedéet, bëgguma ko.
Dedet, bëgguma ko.
Senegal
bu la neexee
Gambia
bu la neekhee
Please wait for me.
Bu la neexee, xaar ma.
Bu la neekhee, haar ma.
Senegal
jërëjëf
Gambia
jerrejef
Thank you very much.
Jërëjëf bu baax.
Jerrejef bu baakh.
Senegal
baal ma
Gambia
baal ma
Sorry, I am late.
Baal ma, dama yéex.
Baal ma, dama yéex.
Senegal
salaam aleekum
Gambia
salaam aleekum
Hello, how are you?
Salaam aleekum, nanga def?
Salaam aleekum, nanga def?
Senegal
ba beneen yoon
Gambia
ba beneen yoon
Goodbye, see you soon.
Ba beneen yoon, ci lu gàtt.
Ba beneen yoon, chi lu gatt.
Senegal
agsil
Gambia
agsil
Welcome to my house.
Agsil ci sama kër.
Agsil chi sama ker.
Senegal
ndimbal
Gambia
ndimbal
Help me!
Dimbali ma!
Dimbali ma!
Senegal
teranga
Gambia
teranga
Senegal is the land of hospitality.
Senegal mooy réewum teranga.
Senegal mooy réewum teranga.
Senegal
jotna
Gambia
jotna
That is enough.
Lii jotna.
Lii jotna.
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Actions (Verbs)
Essential verbs for building useful phrases.
Descriptors (Adjectives)
Common adjectives for describing people, places, and things.
Numbers
Learn Wolof numbers for counting money, time, and everyday items.
Family & People
Talk about your relatives, friends, and the people in your household.
Food & Drink
Essential food vocabulary for Senegalese and Gambian meals.
Time & Schedule
Words for days, hours, and talking about the moment.
Animals & Nature
Common animals you might see in Senegal and The Gambia.
Colors
Describe the world around you with basic color vocabulary.
Places & Directions
Important locations plus direction words for getting around.
Body Parts
Common body parts and anatomy.
People
Talk about people, friends, and roles in the community.
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Everyday Life
Useful sentences for your daily routines and interactions.
Questions & Clarifications
Ask for directions, information, and help in Wolof.
Introductions
Introduce yourself, ask for names, and share where you are from.
Greetings
Start conversations the Wolof way with respectful greetings.
Polite Expressions
Say thank you, please, and excuse me the Wolof way.
Farewells
Wrap up conversations with respectful goodbyes and good nights.