Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. Baye Janha plays the guitar like the ancient Khalam of the Wolof tribe of the Senegambia region and the Ganawa
Category: Senegambian Languages
Basic Wolof Phrases
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. See original list here: Some Essential Wolof Phrases For help with pronunciation see: Pronunciation Guide ↓ scroll down for more
Wolof Religion: Islamic Terms
Asalaam alaikum. May peace be with you. (greeting) Malaikum salaam. And with you be peace. (reply to above) Allahu akbar. God is greater. (than
Wolof Video w/English Subs – XALA
Xala It is the dawn of Senegal’s independence from France, and as Dakar citizens celebrate in the streets we soon become aware that only faces
Janga Laaka English to Wolof & French Dictionary
I have just uploaded the Janga Laaka Wolof/English Dictionary. It’s available for a minimal charge. Why am I charging for this? Well, because I
Vendredi Française (French Friday); Vocabulary
The purpose of French Friday is to expand your language capabilities while in West Africa (specifically Senegal). Many Wolof speakers can also understand French
Languages of Senegal: Hassaniyya
Hassaniyya (Klem El Bithan) is the variety of Arabic originally spoken by the Beni Hassan Bedouin tribes, who extend their authority over most of
Vendredi Française (French Friday); Essential Phrases
Hello. Bonjour/Salut. pol/inf bon-zhoor/sa-lew Goodbye. Au revoir. o-rer-vwar (literally “To see again.”) Please. S’il vous plaît. seel voo play (literally
Quick Reference
GREETINGS: GREETING RESPONSE WHEN USED salaam alaikum suh-lahm uh-lay-koom malaikum salaam muh-lay-koom suh-lahm greeting a group of people or entering one’s house nanga def nahn-guh
All About Senegalese Money
In Senegal they use the franc CFA. But the traditional unit of currency is the dërëm which is counted by fives. Usually when dealing with
New Wolof Dictionary
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. This looks like a great promising dictionary…the only thing is that it’s mostly all in French but on the other
Mandinka Drumming & Singing in the Gambia
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. Mandinka drumming and singing at a naming ceremony in Sukuta, The Gambia. More videos at http://www.onegambia.com.
J’apprends le Wolof #3
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. Translated from J’apprends le Wolof by Jean-Leopold Diouf et Marina Yaguello. This is the introduction to the book. Introduction 1.
Traditional Jola Dancing in Senegal
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. This video shows traditional Jola body patting and dances by girls from Mlomp, Casamance region, Southern Senegal. It was recorded
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,
French Vocabulary – L & M
Vocabulaire Français – L & M law juridique linguistics linguistique literary littéraire masculine masculin mathematics mathématiques medicine médecine music musique
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
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
French – Getting Around
A quelle heure part … ? – What time does the … leave? le bateau – the boat le bus – the bus le bac
French – Enviromental
l’environnement – the environment biodegradable – biodegradable conservation – conservation deforestation – deforestation jetable – disposable secheresse – drought ecosysteme – ecosystem especes en voie
Ay Baatu Waxtaan
More time & directions… Phrases To Practice / Phrases à la pratique Ban waxtu moo jot? – What time is it? Minwi jotna. – It
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
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,
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
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
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
English > Français > Olaf
baby > bébé > néné cow > vache > nag east > est > penku god > dieu > yaala milk > lait > mééw
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
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.
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
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
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.
