Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Wolof learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will explore vocabulary related to education in Wolof. As a Wolof language teacher with 20 years of experience, I will illustrate each lesson with cultural information and interesting facts. Let's get started!
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: How to Say Hello and Greetings & Food.
Importance of Education in Wolof Culture[edit | edit source]
Education is highly valued in Wolof culture. Education is seen as the key to success and a means of breaking the cycle of poverty. Every child is expected to attend school, and parents work hard to ensure that their children receive an education. In Wolof culture, education is not limited to academics, but also includes religious and moral education.
Wolof Vocabulary - Education[edit | edit source]
Here are some Wolof words related to education:
| Wolof | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| jàngal ! /dʒaŋal/ ! school | ||
| mbirumida ! /mbirumida/ ! student | ||
| yoon ! /joːn/ ! teacher | ||
| biir ! /biːr/ ! book | ||
| xët ! /kʰɛt/ ! pen | ||
| ubbi ! /uɓi/ ! pencil | ||
| jëf ! /dʒɛf/ ! board | ||
| xeent ! /kʰeːnt/ ! chalk | ||
| xaltug ! /kʰaltuɣ/ ! desk | ||
| mbìr ! /mbɪr/ ! paper |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Let's see how these words can be used in a conversation:
- Person 1: Biir gi ci jàngal-mi? (/beer gi ci dʒaŋal-mi/ - "Do you have a book for school?")
- Person 2: Waaw, mi mëna biir yi. (/waaw, mi mɛna biːr yi/ - "Yes, I have the book.")
Interesting Fact[edit | edit source]
Did you know that Senegal has one of the highest literacy rates in Africa? According to a 2015 report from the United Nations, the adult literacy rate in Senegal is 52.7%. This is significantly higher than the average literacy rate of Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 42%.
Summary[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we explored Wolof vocabulary related to education. We also learned about the importance of education in Wolof culture and discussed an interesting fact about literacy rates in Senegal. Remember, to improve your Wolof Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Sources[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- House
- At the Post Office
- Food
- Feelings and Emotions
- Health
- Geography
- Weather
- Transportation
- Marital Status
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