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.

today
time

Senegal

tay

Gambia

tay

tomorrow

Senegal

suba

Gambia

suba

yesterday

Senegal

démb

Gambia

demb

morning

Senegal

suba

Gambia

suba

evening

Senegal

ngoon si

Gambia

ngoon si

night

Senegal

guddi

Gambia

gudi

now

Senegal

léegi

Gambia

leegi

We are leaving now.

Nu ngi génn léegi.

Ñu ngi dem léegi.

later

Senegal

ci kanam

Gambia

ci kanam

soon

Senegal

ci lu gàtt

Gambia

ci lu gatt

time/hour
clock

Senegal

waxtu

Gambia

wahtu

Wolof Time & Schedule — Words for days, hours, and talking about the moment.