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How English and Wolof compare

Different writing systems

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.

Matching sentence structure

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.

Speakers

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.

Common English phrases in Wolof

Everyday phrases translated from English to Wolof — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

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

Courtesy

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

Introductions

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

Numbers

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

Time and dates

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

Directions and travel

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?

Food and restaurants

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

Shopping and money

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?

Emergency and health

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?

Getting help with language

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

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About Wolof Language

Geographical Distribution

Primarily spoken in Senegal, with significant communities in The Gambia and Mauritania.

Alphabet

Latin script (official orthography), Arabic script (Wolofal), and Garay script.

Vowels

aeiou

Consonants

bcdfgjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

Unlike most Niger–Congo languages, Wolof is not tonal. It features vowel length distinctions and prenasalized consonants.

Grammar and Syntax

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.

Loanwords

Includes loanwords from Arabic and French due to historical and colonial influences.

Language Family

Niger–Congo language family, Atlantic–Congo branch, Senegambian subgroup.

Writing Systems

Latin script, Arabic script (Wolofal), and Garay script.

Writing System History

Latin script standardized in the 20th century; Arabic script used historically in Islamic contexts.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 8.5 million native speakers, with an additional 3 million second-language speakers.

About English Language

Geographical Distribution

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.

Alphabet

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

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

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.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

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