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English uses Latin while Wolof uses Arabic. Because the two do not share an alphabet, translated output cannot be sounded out from the original spelling — copy the result directly rather than trying to transcribe it. Wolof also reads right-to-left, so the translated text appears mirrored compared with the English input.
Both languages follow subject-verb-object (SVO) order, so clauses usually keep their shape during translation. Words tend to land in a similar position, which makes it easier to check a translation against the original even without fluency.
English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers. Wolof: Approximately 8.5 million native speakers, with an additional 3 million second-language speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from English to Wolof — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| English | Wolof |
|---|---|
| Hello | Nanga def |
| Good morning | Suba bu baax |
| Good afternoon | Bokk ci guddi |
| Good evening | Guddi gu neex |
| Good night | Guddi gu neex |
| Goodbye | Taggoo |
| See you later | Nu gise ci ëlëg |
| See you tomorrow | Nu gise suba |
| Welcome | Dalal jàmm |
| How are you? | Nan nga def? |
| I am fine, thank you | Maa ngi ci jàmm, jërëjëf waay |
| Have a good day | Sama bis bu neex |
| English | Wolof |
|---|---|
| Please | Baal ma |
| Thank you | Jërëjëf |
| Thank you very much | Noo ngi leen di sant bu baax |
| You are welcome | Dalal jàmm |
| Yes | Waaw |
| No | Déedet |
| Excuse me | Nga baal ma |
| I am sorry | Maa ngi jéggalu |
| No problem | Amul benn jafe-jafe |
| Of course | Dëgg la |
| Congratulations | Jërejëff |
| Good luck | Sama wërsëg |
| English | Wolof |
|---|---|
| What is your name? | Nuy sa tur? |
| Nice to meet you | Kontaan naa ci xam la |
| Where are you from? | Fan nga jóge? |
| How old are you? | Ñaata at nga am? |
| I am a student | Man ndongo laa |
| I am here on holiday | Dama fi nekk ci vacance |
| I am here for work | Dama fi ñëw ngir liggéey |
| This is my friend | Lii sama xarit la |
| English | Wolof |
|---|---|
| One | Benn |
| Two | Ñaar |
| Three | Ñatt |
| Four | Ñeent |
| Five | Juroom |
| Six | Jiroom benn |
| Seven | Juróom ñaar |
| Eight | Juróom ñatt |
| Nine | Jiroom ñeent |
| Ten | Fukk |
| One hundred | Téeméer |
| One thousand | Benn junni |
| English | Wolof |
|---|---|
| Today | Tay |
| Tomorrow | Suba |
| Yesterday | Démb |
| Now | Leegi |
| Later | Ginaaw loolu |
| What time is it? | Ban waxtu la? |
| In the morning | Ci suba gi |
| In the evening | Ci guddi gi |
| Monday | Altine |
| Friday | Aljuma |
| Next week | Ayu-bis bii di ñëw |
| One hour | Benn waxtu |
| English | Wolof |
|---|---|
| Where is the bathroom? | Fan la duus bi nekk? |
| Where is the train station? | Fan la gaaraasu saxaar gi nekk? |
| Where is the airport? | Fan la aéroport bi nekk? |
| How do I get there? | Naka laay def ba dem fa? |
| Turn left | Wëlbatiku ci cammoy |
| Turn right | Wëlbatiku ci ndeyjoor |
| Go straight ahead | Jubalal sa kanam |
| It is near | Dafa jege |
| It is far | Dafa sori |
| I am lost | Dama réer |
| I need a taxi | Dama soxla taxi |
| Where can I buy a ticket? | Fan laa mëna jënd këyit? |
| How much is the ticket? | Ñaata la këyit bi di fay? |
| Is it safe to walk? | Ndax dox wóorna? |
| English | Wolof |
|---|---|
| I am hungry | Dama xiif |
| I am thirsty | Dama mar |
| Water, please | Ndox, mangi |
| A table for two, please | Mbaa yaa ngi am taabal ngir ñaar |
| The menu, please | Alluwa bi, |
| What do you recommend? | Lu ngeen di digal? |
| I would like this | Bëgg naa lii |
| It is delicious | Neex na |
| The bill, please | Facture bi, mangi |
| I do not eat meat | Duma lekk yàpp |
| I have a food allergy | Amnaa allergie ci ñam |
| Coffee | Kafe |
| Tea | Ataaya |
| Bread | Mburu |
| English | Wolof |
|---|---|
| How much does this cost? | Ñaata ngay fay? |
| It is too expensive | Dafa seer lool |
| Do you accept credit cards? | Ndax nangu nga kàrtu kredi? |
| I am just looking | Damay xool rek |
| I will take it | Dinaa ko jël |
| Open | Ubbi |
| Closed | Tëju |
| Entrance | Dugg |
| Exit | Génn |
| Where is the market? | Fan la marse bi nekk? |
| English | Wolof |
|---|---|
| Help | Ndimbal |
| Call a doctor | Woowal doktër |
| Call the police | Woowal poliis |
| I need help | Dama soxla ndimbal |
| I am sick | Dama feebar |
| Where is the hospital? | Fan la hopitaal bi nekk? |
| Where is the pharmacy? | Fan la farmasi bi nekk? |
| It hurts here | Fii dafay metti |
| I need a doctor | Dama soxla doktër |
| Is there a hospital nearby? | Ndax amna hopitaal ci sunu wet? |
| English | Wolof |
|---|---|
| Do you speak English? | Ndax wax nga Àngle? |
| I do not understand | Xamuma ci dara |
| I understand | Xamnaa loolu |
| Please speak slowly | Nanga wax ndànk |
| Please repeat that | Baal ma baamtu ko |
| Please write it down | Nanga ko bind |
| What does this mean? | Lu loolu di tekki ? |
| How do you say this? | Naka ngay waxee lii? |
| I am learning | Maa ngi jàng |
| I speak a little | Damay wax tuuti |
| Can you help me? | Mën ngama dimbali? |
| I do not know | Xamuma |
Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.
Primarily spoken in Senegal, with significant communities in The Gambia and Mauritania.
Latin script (official orthography), Arabic script (Wolofal), and Garay script.
Unlike most Niger–Congo languages, Wolof is not tonal. It features vowel length distinctions and prenasalized consonants.
Follows Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order. Utilizes noun classes, but unlike other Niger–Congo languages, these are marked on determiners rather than the noun itself.
Includes loanwords from Arabic and French due to historical and colonial influences.
Niger–Congo language family, Atlantic–Congo branch, Senegambian subgroup.
Latin script, Arabic script (Wolofal), and Garay script.
Latin script standardized in the 20th century; Arabic script used historically in Islamic contexts.
Approximately 8.5 million native speakers, with an additional 3 million second-language speakers.
English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.
Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.
Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.
English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.
Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc
The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.
Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
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