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Wolof uses Arabic while English uses Latin. 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 reads right-to-left while English reads left-to-right, so the direction of the text flips during translation.
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.
Wolof: Approximately 8.5 million native speakers, with an additional 3 million second-language speakers. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from Wolof to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| Wolof | English |
|---|---|
| Nanga def | Hello |
| Suba bu baax | Good morning |
| Bokk ci guddi | Good afternoon |
| Guddi gu neex | Good evening |
| Guddi gu neex | Good night |
| Taggoo | Goodbye |
| Nu gise ci ëlëg | See you later |
| Nu gise suba | See you tomorrow |
| Dalal jàmm | Welcome |
| Nan nga def? | How are you? |
| Maa ngi ci jàmm, jërëjëf waay | I am fine, thank you |
| Sama bis bu neex | Have a good day |
| Wolof | English |
|---|---|
| Baal ma | Please |
| Jërëjëf | Thank you |
| Noo ngi leen di sant bu baax | Thank you very much |
| Dalal jàmm | You are welcome |
| Waaw | Yes |
| Déedet | No |
| Nga baal ma | Excuse me |
| Maa ngi jéggalu | I am sorry |
| Amul benn jafe-jafe | No problem |
| Dëgg la | Of course |
| Jërejëff | Congratulations |
| Sama wërsëg | Good luck |
| Wolof | English |
|---|---|
| Nuy sa tur? | What is your name? |
| Kontaan naa ci xam la | Nice to meet you |
| Fan nga jóge? | Where are you from? |
| Ñaata at nga am? | How old are you? |
| Man ndongo laa | I am a student |
| Dama fi nekk ci vacance | I am here on holiday |
| Dama fi ñëw ngir liggéey | I am here for work |
| Lii sama xarit la | This is my friend |
| Wolof | English |
|---|---|
| Benn | One |
| Ñaar | Two |
| Ñatt | Three |
| Ñeent | Four |
| Juroom | Five |
| Jiroom benn | Six |
| Juróom ñaar | Seven |
| Juróom ñatt | Eight |
| Jiroom ñeent | Nine |
| Fukk | Ten |
| Téeméer | One hundred |
| Benn junni | One thousand |
| Wolof | English |
|---|---|
| Tay | Today |
| Suba | Tomorrow |
| Démb | Yesterday |
| Leegi | Now |
| Ginaaw loolu | Later |
| Ban waxtu la? | What time is it? |
| Ci suba gi | In the morning |
| Ci guddi gi | In the evening |
| Altine | Monday |
| Aljuma | Friday |
| Ayu-bis bii di ñëw | Next week |
| Benn waxtu | One hour |
| Wolof | English |
|---|---|
| Fan la duus bi nekk? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Fan la gaaraasu saxaar gi nekk? | Where is the train station? |
| Fan la aéroport bi nekk? | Where is the airport? |
| Naka laay def ba dem fa? | How do I get there? |
| Wëlbatiku ci cammoy | Turn left |
| Wëlbatiku ci ndeyjoor | Turn right |
| Jubalal sa kanam | Go straight ahead |
| Dafa jege | It is near |
| Dafa sori | It is far |
| Dama réer | I am lost |
| Dama soxla taxi | I need a taxi |
| Fan laa mëna jënd këyit? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| Ñaata la këyit bi di fay? | How much is the ticket? |
| Ndax dox wóorna? | Is it safe to walk? |
| Wolof | English |
|---|---|
| Dama xiif | I am hungry |
| Dama mar | I am thirsty |
| Ndox, mangi | Water, please |
| Mbaa yaa ngi am taabal ngir ñaar | A table for two, please |
| Alluwa bi, | The menu, please |
| Lu ngeen di digal? | What do you recommend? |
| Bëgg naa lii | I would like this |
| Neex na | It is delicious |
| Facture bi, mangi | The bill, please |
| Duma lekk yàpp | I do not eat meat |
| Amnaa allergie ci ñam | I have a food allergy |
| Kafe | Coffee |
| Ataaya | Tea |
| Mburu | Bread |
| Wolof | English |
|---|---|
| Ñaata ngay fay? | How much does this cost? |
| Dafa seer lool | It is too expensive |
| Ndax nangu nga kàrtu kredi? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| Damay xool rek | I am just looking |
| Dinaa ko jël | I will take it |
| Ubbi | Open |
| Tëju | Closed |
| Dugg | Entrance |
| Génn | Exit |
| Fan la marse bi nekk? | Where is the market? |
| Wolof | English |
|---|---|
| Ndimbal | Help |
| Woowal doktër | Call a doctor |
| Woowal poliis | Call the police |
| Dama soxla ndimbal | I need help |
| Dama feebar | I am sick |
| Fan la hopitaal bi nekk? | Where is the hospital? |
| Fan la farmasi bi nekk? | Where is the pharmacy? |
| Fii dafay metti | It hurts here |
| Dama soxla doktër | I need a doctor |
| Ndax amna hopitaal ci sunu wet? | Is there a hospital nearby? |
| Wolof | English |
|---|---|
| Ndax wax nga Àngle? | Do you speak English? |
| Xamuma ci dara | I do not understand |
| Xamnaa loolu | I understand |
| Nanga wax ndànk | Please speak slowly |
| Baal ma baamtu ko | Please repeat that |
| Nanga ko bind | Please write it down |
| Lu loolu di tekki ? | What does this mean? |
| Naka ngay waxee lii? | How do you say this? |
| Maa ngi jàng | I am learning |
| Damay wax tuuti | I speak a little |
| Mën ngama dimbali? | Can you help me? |
| Xamuma | I do not know |
Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.
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.
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.
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