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
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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 Phrases: “am”
am – to be, exist, to have; a/an; imperative; or Ndëmm amul. – He said that witchcraft does not exist. Am na ñetti doom.
Wolof Vocabulary: Meat
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. beef – yarpe-nack chicken – yarpe-ganarre goat – yarpe-baiy hamburger – hamburger lamb – yarpe-harre meat – yarpa pork –
Wolof Grammar: Conjunctions
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. The coordinating conjunctions in English are: and, but, or, yet, for, nor & so. In this post we will be
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
Pulaar Vocabulary: Anatomy
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. abdomen – réédu (ndu); abdominal – ko faati e réédu ~ pain reedu muusooru. back – keeci (ki); ɓaawo (ngo); caggal (ngal).
Wolof Vocabulary: Pronouns
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. I – maan me – ma my – suma mine – suma you – yow your – seen yours –
Wolof Grammar: Describing People and Things
Mouse over individual Wolof words for definitions. Naka la mel? – What is he/she/it like? This question can refer to both physical and
Wolof – Religion and Expressive Culture
A short document on the Wolof culture. I think this might apply more to rural regions as this is not exactly my experience in Senegal,
Wolof Phrases
Move cursor over words for translations. Gànnaar lañuy jënde dàkkaande ji di ko jaaysi fii. Ils achètent la gomme en Mauritanie pour la
Pulaar: Numbers
one – go-o two – didi three – tati four – nayi five – joyi six – jeego seven – jeedidi eight – jeetati nine
Wolof Vocabulary
a – it is (cf. la); Yallaa ko def. – It is God who did it. [Yalla + a]; Omar a ko wax. – It
A Fellow Traveler’s Experience With Wolof In The Gambia
Ms. Stoeckle – The Gambia – Learning Wolof Before coming to The Gambia, I was under the impression that everyone would be able to speak
Wolof Phrases: Language Difficulties
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. Do you speak English? Ndax dégg nga angale? Do you understand? Dégg nga? I understand. Dégg naa. I don’t understand.
Pulaar: Vocabulary
aplenty adj. keewdum; ko heewi. bind v. jokkondirde; habbude. casque n. kaske. dilate v. yuufde; yaajde. environment n. sara; saraaji. anande v. be jealous of. bonnitde v.
Wolof Grammar: Definite Article
Visit our new Wolof translator: JangaWolofTranslator.com. An article (abbreviated art.) is a word that combines with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made
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
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.
Wolof Traditional Music of the Gambia
Traditional wolof singing and drumming by Group Rakaju of the Gambia. A onegambia.com production.
Wolof & Serere Singing in Gambia
Traditional singing at a programme organised by OneGambia Promotion. More videos at http://www.onegambia.com.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
