How to form simple sentences in Wolof

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Simple Wolof sentences

If the attribute is an adjective, the pronoun 'dafa' is used in the singular and the pronoun 'dañu' is used in the plural. This pronoun is placed between the subject and the adjective. If the attribute is a noun the pronoun form 'la' is used. This pronoun is placed at the end of the sentence.

Examples

Kër yi dañu mag.

The houses are big.

Kër yi dañu tuuti.

The houses are small.

Kër yi dañu màgget.

The houses are old.

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About Wolof

Wolof belongs to the Niger-Congo language family. If you are planning on doing some travelling, learning Wolof would be a great way to make the most of your trip.

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Basic words and phrases in Wolof

Learn to get by in Wolof with these useful words and phrases. We'll begin by learning some basic Wolof phrases which you can use for everyday communication.

Dama la soxla.

I need you.

Dama la nob.

I like you.

Dama la naam.

I miss you.

Bëgg naa la.

I love you.

Asalamualeykum!

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You've already learned so much in steps 1 to 9 and we'd like to help you learn even more with this bonus step. Learn the phrases Lii teere la, Lii siis la and Lii bunt la (This is a book, This is a chair, This is a door). Then learn the phrases and (The door is big, The door is small). And then learn the phrases and (The doors are big, The doors are small). You can scroll to the top of this page to see a short lesson about simple Wolof sentences including useful examples. Take everything you have learned so far and then teach yourself just a few new words each week. In this way, you'll soon be able to say 100's, if not 1000's of short phrases in Wolof. Give it a try yourself!

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