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How Wolof and English compare

Different writing systems

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.

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

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.

Common Wolof phrases in English

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

Greetings

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

Courtesy

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

Introductions

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

Numbers

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

Time and dates

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

Directions and travel

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?

Food and restaurants

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

Shopping and money

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?

Emergency and health

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?

Getting help with language

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

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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.

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.

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