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When Arriving at the DKR International Airport
After arriving in Senegal, as you make your way out of the airport you will need to have your passport and yellow fever certificate ready
Janga Wolof Book Now Available
I have put together some of the more informative posts from this blog and organized them into a book which you can take with you
J’apprends le Wolof #2
This post is the second in my weekly series of translating the book “J’apprends le Wolof” by Jean-Léopold Diouf & Marina Yaguello (published by Karthala)
Janga Wolof Merch Now Available
Please visit our new online shop at http://www.cafepress.com/JangaWolof & help support this blog. We have kept the prices as low as possible (right now we
Some Pulaar Words
aa – well baylo – jeweler ciyam – leak eda – buffalo fasde – boil ferde – exile jaggude – seize jakre – hollow kohaljinta
Pulaar Chanting in Mauritania
These are some Pulaar women in Garelboubou, Mauritania, singing during a break in a dyeing training.
Before You Go To Senegal
Things you will need to enter Senegal; Passport – You can either visit the websites below or your local post office to apply for a
J’apprends le Wolof / I’m Learning Wolof
I am in the process of translating the Wolof lesson book “J’apprends le Wolof” by Jean-Léopold Diouf & Marina Yaguello (published by Karthala) from French
english n. wolof / french – A
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. english n. wolof / french A abandon v. baayi, wocca / abandonner abdomen n. naxa / abdomen ability n. mën,
Wolof Traditional Music of the Gambia
Traditional wolof singing and drumming by Group Rakaju of the Gambia. A onegambia.com production.
Some Facts & Figures About Senegal
POPULATION: 12,853,259 (July 2008 est.) ETHNIC GROUPS: Wolof 43.3%, Pular 23.8%, Serer 14.7%, Jola 3.7%, Mandinka 3%, Soninke 1.1%, European and Lebanese 1%, other 9.4%
Visit the New SenegalOnline!
Translated from the site: The site senePortal.com facelift: new design, new structure dynamic new content. We hope that this fine tool will enable members and
A Little About the Wolof Language
Wolof is a language spoken in Senegal, Gambia, Mauritania and to a lesser degree in other west African countries, and it is the native language
General Greetings / Salutations Général (Dialog)
Omar: Salaamaaleekum. Peace be upon you. Moodu: Maaleekum salaam. Peace return to you. Omar: Jaama ngaam? Do you have peace? Moodu: Jaama rek. Peace only.
French Vocabulary – L & M
Vocabulaire Français – L & M law juridique linguistics linguistique literary littéraire masculine masculin mathematics mathématiques medicine médecine music musique
A Short History on Senegal
Archaeological findings throughout the area indicate that Senegal was inhabited in prehistoric times. Islam established itself in the Senegal River valley in the 11th century.
French Vocabulary – G, H & I
Vocabulaire Français – G, H & I geography géographie geology géologie geometry géometrie grammar grammaire historical historique interjection interjection invariable invariable
French Vocabulary – E & F
Vocabulaire Français – E & F economics économie education éducation electricity électricité english anglais especially surtout euphemism euphémisme familiar familier feminine féminin figurative figuré finance
Wolof & Serere Singing in Gambia
Traditional singing at a programme organised by OneGambia Promotion. More videos at http://www.onegambia.com.
Grocery List
I used French for the Wolof when I was not able to find a Wolof word. Please leave a comment if you know the appropriate
French Vocabulary – B & C
Vocabulaire Français – B & C biology biologie botany botanique british britannique chemistry chimie commerce commerce computers informatique conjunction conjonction cooking cuisine
International Labor Day
Today is May Day or International Workers Day (Fête du Travail) which is observed all around the World as well as Senegal & Gambia.
French Vocabulary – A
Vocabulaire Français – A abbreviations abréviations adjective adjectif adverb adverbe agriculture agriculture anatomy anatomie and et architecture architecture astrology astrologie astronomy astronomie attributive devant le
Wolof on del.icio.us
Check out and add your own Wolof links at del.icio.us.
French – Getting Around
A quelle heure part … ? – What time does the … leave? le bateau – the boat le bus – the bus le bac
Hausa
Hausa is the Chadic language with the largest number of speakers, spoken as a first language by about 24 million people, and as a second
French – Enviromental
l’environnement – the environment biodegradable – biodegradable conservation – conservation deforestation – deforestation jetable – disposable secheresse – drought ecosysteme – ecosystem especes en voie
Senegal Independence Day
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. Senegal gained partial independence from France today in 1960 with complete independence achieved upon the dissolution of the Mali Federation
Ay Baatu Waxtaan
More time & directions… Phrases To Practice / Phrases à la pratique Ban waxtu moo jot? – What time is it? Minwi jotna. – It
A Words
Gambian Wolof… aifaare – pagan aik – climb aikerty – lift/elevate ailake – tomorrow aina – mold ainay – wish alcarly – village leader alfun
Time & Directions
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. Midi Jotna. – It is noon. Netti waxtu ci ngoon jotna. – It is three in the afternoon. Jubelal ci
Wolof Lim Ak Xaalis
Wolof Numbers & Money In Senegal they use the franc CFA (Communauté financière d’Afrique). But the traditional unit of currency is the dërëm which is
Janga Wolof Archive Site
Please visit the Janga Wolof Archives at http://JangaWolof.blogspot.com.
Diola
The Diola people inhabit the Casamance region of Senegal, and also southwestern Gambia, where their name is spelt Jola. Their language is Diola or Jola,
New Features
All of these can be found in the side bar… Tag Cloud; this is comprised of all the tags that have been used on this
10 More Random Wolof Words
Courtesy of Firicat.com. jula, , trader, peddler of foods, to trade teret, n , trading season daaj, , to nail (see pontu) digal, , to
Religious Terms 2
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. Words & phrases with religious significance starting with the letter B. Many of these terms may actually be Arabic or
Sample Dialog
Adopted from 101 Languages of the World. Please mouse over each word for a direct translation. Mme Jóob: Naka suba ngi? Dégg nga Angale? Good
If you live in the Portland, Or. area…
Please visit my friend’s store: Your African Community Market, Inc. 5516 16th Ave. (off Killingsworth), Portland, Or. 97211 Everyday, 11am to 7pm Mr. Karifa Koroma,
Wolof Language Courses
I have a list of links on the right hand side of this blog of places that teach Wolof. Check it out, perhaps there is
Please Visit These Sites
Thank you! AmayelsNotes.com BarelyIncoherent.com BennLoxo.com HipHopWayOfLife.com JammRekk503.com KatieKrueger.com NdajeMbooloo.com Off2Senegal.com Sociolingo.com
A Very Small Taste of St. Louis, Senegal
St. Louis (san louie) Senegal
10 Random Wolof Words
Courtesy of Firicat.com. lef, n , thing naju, adj. , be compressed téng, , tight baatale, verb , to leave a message with someone for
Travel Vocabulary IV
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. See Travel Vocabulary III ——————————————————- Here are a few things that you may come across if traveling to Senegal or
Sorry about the lack of posting lately…
…But I’ve been busy doing other things but I’m back!
Guest Post: ‘Toubab Cuts It All Off’ by Katie Krueger
Toubab Cuts It All Off by Katie Krueger One day, the Senegalese heat made me desperate to find ways to cool down. Impulsively, I walked
Religious Terms
Words & phrases with religious significance starting with the letter A. Many of these terms may actually be Arabic or Wolofized Arabic. Many Wolof speakers
Travel Vocabulary III
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. See Travel Vocabulary II ——————————————————- Here are a few things that you may come across if traveling to Senegal or
Weather or not
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. The weather is … today. Dafa … teiy. cold sehda cool sehda hot tarnga It’s going to rain. Dafa werra
Weights & Measures
Gambian dialect… foot – foot gallon – gallon gram – gram kilogram – kilo kilometer – kilo liter – leebahre meter – meter mile –
Wolof HipHop Video
Senegalese HipHop group Daara J which raps in Wolof, French and English. This track is called “Allah”. Rest In Peace DJ Makhtar…
English > Français > Olaf
baby > bébé > néné cow > vache > nag east > est > penku god > dieu > yaala milk > lait > mééw
Culture Notes – Greetings
Extended greetings are an important part of social interaction and many doors will open for you if you are capable of exchanging simple greeting phrases
Wolof mots de vocabulaire
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. Wolof vocabulary words bennen, benen – another bennen u xarit am – another of his friends doonte – if it
In case of emergency…
Help! – Wóoy! (wohy) Call an ambulance! – Wooyal ma ambilaans bi! (woh-yal ma am-bi-laans bee) Call a doctor! – Wooyal ma doktoor! (woh-yal ma
Suggested Reference Materials
Lonely Planet Phrasebooks: Africa Along with 12 other languages used in Africa, including French & Arabic, this little phrasebook has a great little Wolof section.
Travel Vocabulary II
See Travel Vocabulary I ——————————————————- Here are a few things that you may come across if traveling to Senegal or the Gambia. alham – white
Basic French Numbers
BASIC FRENCH NUMBERS Nombres francais de base un un 1 deux der 2 trois trwa 3 quatre ka-trer 4 cinq sungk 5 six sees 6
JUNNI! JUNNI! JUNNI!
We have surpassed the 1000 mark for hits from unique visitors (in other words, 1000+ different people – or at least from different computers –
Kontaan Ees At!
Happy New Years! Bonne Années! And here is a video, although not of a New Years celebration but a celebration none the less…
Some Essential Wolof Phrases
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. *** See an updated list here: Basic Wolof Phrases 2012 *** “Expressions Ouolof Essentielles” Na nga def. – Hello. (singular) Na ngeen def.
Arabic/Islamic Phrases
Assalamu alaykum. – Peace be upon you. Wa alaikumus salam. – And peace be upon you. (reply to above) Allahu akbar. – Allah is greater.
DATA UNAVAILABLE …
If you are wondering why the weather and solar/lunar conditions for Banjul is not appearing (located on the side bar on the right-hand side) it
Days of the Week / Bési Ayubés Bi
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. Wolof names for the days of the week are mostly adopted from Arabic. As usual you can mouse over for
New Opposites List
New List Thanks To Tubaab bu jigeen See The Original List & Comments Here “Opposites Attract” beginning – ending (verb): door/tammbali
Joyeux Noël
Merry Christmas to all of our readers!
Random Vocab
These were taken from the Gambian Wolof – English Dictionary By David P. Gamble. banxa – water lily caxa – necklace daay – bush fire,
Notes on Orthography
What’s orthography? It is basically a spelling system. Answers.com defines it as: The art or study of correct spelling according to established usage. The aspect
Opposites Attract
beginning – end dohre – jehh/rach cheap – expensive yormba – sehre easy – difficult yormba – nahary friend – enemy harit – mbargne happy
Happy Tabaski
Today is the Muslim holiday Tabaski. In most Muslim countries it is called Eid al-Adha but in much of West Africa it is called Tabaski.
Help Support Janga Wolof
I have added a donation link in the bottom of the sidebar at the right-hand side of this page. If you feel that this website
La League DJ Décalé Wolof
La League DJ Décalé Wolof I do not know where this video is from but Décalé is very popular in the Ivory Coast which I
All In the Family
family – njabort grandfather – marm-bu-gore grandmother – marm-bu-gegain father – papa mother – yarboie husband – jaycahre wife – jabahre son – dorm-bu-gore daughter
You got the time?
What time is it? Ban waxtoo jot? Et maintenant en français; Quelle heure est-il? Do you have a watch? Am nga montar? Et en français;
Some Mandinka
The Mandinka language, sometimes referred to as Mandingo, is a Mandé language spoken by millions of Mandinka people in Mali, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea, Ivory
A Couple Slang Words…
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. Sai Sai – “That little crafty one.” (Euphemism given to AIDS in the poor suburbs of Dakar, Senegal.) Also means
Pronunciation Tips
Note that these are just general tips and that these rules may not always apply as writers of Wolof sometimes use different spelling systems. CONSONANTS:
How are we doing?
I’ve had this blog up for a little while now and the stats show that it’s been getting a number of visitors. The goal of
Wolof Love Song
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. A Wolof version of that classic song from the movie Grease…
Top 10 Wolof Verbs
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. Top 10 verbs according to http://www.verbix.com/languages/wolof.shtml dem joxe foto wax saaga naan am tux julli jóge
Understand This!
Do you understand? Dégg nga? (deg nguh) and now en français; Comprenez–vous? I understand. Dégg naa. (deg naa) and en français; Je comprends. I don’t
Wolof Vocab
facatalu v. stumble sehy v. melt wenne n. breast holl n. heart targue n. obituary fuca n. ten marb n. braid njail n. dawn hoolow
Ohio University Wolof Program
Swahili to Somali – African Languages Program Grows
Morning? Afternoon?? Or maybe Evening???
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. Below is a table showing how the various portions of the day are labeled in Wolof. ENGLISH WORD WOLOF WORD
Do you fear a cat?
This is a great online dictionary for translating Wolof words into English and vice versa. http://www.FIRICAT.com
Mouth Anatomy
GEMMIN BI – THE MOUTH Some of these expressions are not common in Wolof and may not always be readily understood by some Wolof speakers.
Translate Janga Wolof Into French
Traduire ce blog en français. CLIQUEZ POUR LA TRADUCTION FRANCAIS. La traduction n’est pas parfaite. Ainsi, il est plus juste pour le plaisir.
…and now for some Pulaar.
We have covered some French & Arabic (tuuti rekk) which are of course common in much of the parts that Wolof is spoken but another
Yes. No! Maybe?
Yes – Waaw (wow) and now en français; Oui (wee) No – Déedéet (dey-deyt) and en français; Non (non) Maybe – Xejna (khedj-nuh) en français;
Wolof Numbers & Counting
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. Wolof numbers are basically counted in groups of five. The numbers one through five (and ten) are the main numbers
Travel Vocabulary
Here are a few things that you may come across if traveling to Senegal or the Gambia. afra – grilled meat, or grilled meat stall
Subscribe to the Janga Wolof RSS Feed
Add the feed and always be updated on the latest from Janga Wolof. What is RSS? Follow this link to find out: http://www.whatisrss.com Follow this
Happy Thanksgiving!
How would they say “Thanksgiving” in Senegal if they were to celebrate it? Perhaps, Indil Jërejëf? or Jërejëf Jorhh? Any ideas?
Basic Personal Pronouns
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. ENGLISH WOLOF SINGULAR SINGULAR I, me maan, ma my, mine suma you yow your, yours seen he, she, it ñoom
