Vocabulary
Time & Schedule
Words for days, hours, and talking about the moment. Compare how Wolof is written in Dakar versus Banjul, then use the search bar to find the words you need right away.
Senegal
tay
Gambia
tay
I am working today.
Mangi liggéey tay.
Mangi liggéey tay.
Senegal
suba
Gambia
suba
See you tomorrow.
Ba suba.
Ba suba.
Senegal
démb
Gambia
demb
I came yesterday.
Démb laa ñëw.
Demb laa ñëw.
Senegal
suba
Gambia
suba
Good morning.
Jàmm nga fanaan.
Jàmm nga fanaan.
Senegal
ngoon si
Gambia
ngoon si
I will come in the evening.
Dinaa ñëw ci ngoon si.
Dinaa ñëw chi ngoon si.
Senegal
guddi
Gambia
gudi
Good night.
Fanaanal ak jàmm.
Fanaanal ak jàmm.
Senegal
léegi
Gambia
leegi
We are leaving now.
Nu ngi génn léegi.
Ñu ngi dem léegi.
Senegal
ci kanam
Gambia
chi kanam
See you later.
Ba ci kanam.
Ba chi kanam.
Senegal
ci lu gàtt
Gambia
chi lu gatt
Come back soon.
Dellusi ci lu gàtt.
Dellusi chi lu gatt.
Senegal
waxtu
Gambia
wahtu
What time is it?
Ban waxtu moo jot?
Ban wahtu moo jot?
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Core Words
Pronouns plus everyday basics like yes, no, please, and thank you.
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.
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.