Rooms in the House
| Wolof | English |
|---|
| Kër | House |
| Biir kër | Inside the house |
| Ndekkandoo | Dining room |
| Njaaykatukaay | Living room |
| Sulwaan | Bathroom |
| Tëddukaay | Bedroom |
| Balacaay | Kitchen |
Furniture
| Wolof | English |
|---|
| Taabal | Table |
| Cër | Chair |
| Tëeré | Bed |
| Njumtay | Couch |
| Rafeteer | Mirror |
| Tablo | Picture/Frame |
| Armwaar | Wardrobe |
Household Objects
| Wolof | English |
|---|
| Telewisiyoŋ | Television |
| Sibiru | Broom |
| Paaka | Fan |
| Làmp | Lamp |
| Téléfoon | Telephone |
| Rido | Curtain |
| Jumaxaat | Clock |
Kitchen Items
| Wolof | English |
|---|
| Pañ bi | Pot |
| Pàndeer | Pan |
| Ceer | Plate |
| Kubbu ndox | Glass (for water) |
| Cuub | Spoon |
| Fòòr | Fork |
| Kuy | Knife |
| Séxal | Bowl |
Cleaning Items
| Wolof | English |
|---|
| Nabers | Mop |
| Jàbbu ndox | Water bucket |
| Sibiru | Broom |
| Këru sampu | Laundry soap |
| Raggu | Cleaning cloth |
| Tabaxu poŋ | Dustbin |
Bedroom Items
| Wolof | English |
|---|
| Tëeré | Bed |
| Mbaalu tëdd | Mattress |
| Saasu mbedd | Bedsheet |
| Njàkk | Pillow |
| Juniñ | Blanket |
| Sabbar | Closet |
Lighting and Power
| Wolof | English |
|---|
| Làmp bu ndaw | Light bulb |
| Dàka | Torch/Flashlight |
| Kuuru saytu | Candle |
| Boita saytu | Matchbox |
| Soxanté | Power socket |
Other Items
| Wolof | English |
|---|
| Toxu ndox | Tap |
| Màndarga | Rug |
| Karu weccit | Trash bin |
| Xaaj bi | Shelf |
| Nabers bi | Mop |
Practical Tips for Learning
- Label Your Home: Place labels on household items in your living space to learn their Wolof names effortlessly.
- Daily Practice: Use these words while performing daily tasks, such as saying “Dama togg ci pañ bi” (I am cooking with the pot).
- Interactive Learning: Practice identifying items around the house with family or language partners.
This vocabulary set equips you to navigate everyday conversations about household life in Wolof!
Janga Wolof 