Vocabulary
Places & Directions
Important locations plus direction words for getting around. Compare how Wolof is written in Dakar versus Banjul, then use the search bar to find the words you need right away.
Senegal
Kër
Gambia
Ker
I am going home.
Mangi ñibbi kër ga.
Mangi ñibbi ker ga.
Senegal
Ekol
Gambia
School
The children are at school.
Xale yi ño ngi ci ekol bi.
Khale yi ñu ngi chi school bi.
Senegal
Marse
Gambia
Market
I am going to the market.
Mangi dem marse.
Mangi dem market.
Senegal
Teefes
Gambia
Teefes
Let's go to the beach.
Kaay nu dem teefes.
Kaay ñu dem teefes.
Senegal
Lopitan
Gambia
Hospital
He is at the hospital.
Mungi ci lopitan bi.
Mungi chi hospital bi.
Senegal
Jàkka
Gambia
Jakka
The mosque is big.
Jàkka ji dafa mag.
Jakka ji dafa mag.
Senegal
Neg
Gambia
Neg
Clean your room.
Setalal sa neg.
Setalal sa neg.
Senegal
Suwo
Gambia
Suwo
I am at home.
Maa ngi ci suwo.
Maa ngi chi suwo.
Senegal
Mbedd
Gambia
Mbedd
The street is busy.
Mbedd bi dafa am nit.
Mbedd bi dafa am nit.
Senegal
Dëkk
Gambia
Dekk
Which town are you from?
Ban dëkk nga joge?
Ban dekk nga joge?
Senegal
Càmmooñ
Gambia
Cammoony
Senegal
Ndeyjoor
Gambia
Ndeyjoor
Senegal
Jub
Gambia
Jub
Senegal
Jëgé
Gambia
Jege
Senegal
Sore
Gambia
Sore
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