Vocabulary
People
Talk about people, friends, and roles in the community. Compare how Wolof is written in Dakar versus Banjul, then use the search bar to find the words you need right away.
Senegal
nit
Gambia
nit
He is a good person.
Nit ku baax la.
Nit ku baax la.
Senegal
góor
Gambia
gor
The man is tall.
Góor bi dafa rëy.
Gor bi dafa rey.
Senegal
jigéen
Gambia
jiggen
The woman is kind.
Jigéen ji dafa jub.
Jiggen ji dafa jub.
Senegal
xale
Gambia
xaleh
The child is playing.
Xale bi đangay weyal.
Xaleh bi dangay weyal.
Senegal
xale bu góor
Gambia
xaleh bu gor
The boy is running.
Xale bu góor bi đangay daw.
Xaleh bu gor bi dangay daw.
Senegal
xale bu jigéen
Gambia
xaleh bu jiggen
The girl is laughing.
Xale bu jigéen bi đangay ree.
Xaleh bu jiggen bi dangay ree.
Senegal
xarit
Gambia
xarit
He is my friend.
Xarit laa ko.
Xarit laa ko.
Senegal
dëkkandoo
Gambia
dekkandoo
My neighbour is very nice.
Sama dëkkandoo dafa baax.
Sama dekkandoo dafa baax.
Senegal
tubaab
Gambia
tubab
The foreigner speaks Wolof.
Tubaab bi đangay wax Wolof.
Tubab bi dangay wax Wolof.
Senegal
jaaykat
Gambia
jaaykat
The seller is at the market.
Jaaykat bi nekk na ci marse bi.
Jaaykat bi ne na ci marse bi.
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Numbers
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Family & People
Talk about your relatives, friends, and the people in your household.
Food & Drink
Essential food vocabulary for Senegalese and Gambian meals.
Everyday Basics
Greetings, polite expressions, and useful small talk phrases.
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
Important locations like the market, school, and home.
Body Parts
Common body parts and anatomy.