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==Introduction== | |||
<p>Welcome back to another grammar lesson in the Complete 0 to A1 Wolof Course! In this lesson, we will be discussing comparatives in Wolof. This is an important subject to understand as it will allow you to describe differences and similarities between objects in Wolof. Let's get started!</p> | <p>Welcome back to another grammar lesson in the Complete 0 to A1 Wolof Course! In this lesson, we will be discussing comparatives in Wolof. This is an important subject to understand as it will allow you to describe differences and similarities between objects in Wolof. Let's get started!</p> | ||
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<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]] & [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/Question-Formation|Question Formation]].</span> | |||
==Comparatives== | |||
<p>In Wolof, to compare adjectives, we use the words <i>fii</i> and <i>si</i>. The word <i>fii</i> means "more" and <i>si</i> means "less".</p> | <p>In Wolof, to compare adjectives, we use the words <i>fii</i> and <i>si</i>. The word <i>fii</i> means "more" and <i>si</i> means "less".</p> | ||
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==Conclusion== | |||
<p>Now that you know how to form comparatives in Wolof, you will be able to express differences and similarities between objects. Keep practicing and try to use comparatives in your daily conversations. Thanks for joining me for this lesson, and see you in the next one!</p> | <p>Now that you know how to form comparatives in Wolof, you will be able to express differences and similarities between objects. Keep practicing and try to use comparatives in your daily conversations. Thanks for joining me for this lesson, and see you in the next one!</p> | ||
<span link>Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/Time-and-Dates|Time and Dates]] & [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/Describing-People-and-Things|Describing People and Things]].</span> | |||
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Revision as of 23:13, 27 March 2023
Introduction
Welcome back to another grammar lesson in the Complete 0 to A1 Wolof Course! In this lesson, we will be discussing comparatives in Wolof. This is an important subject to understand as it will allow you to describe differences and similarities between objects in Wolof. Let's get started!
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Give your Opinion & Question Formation.
Comparatives
In Wolof, to compare adjectives, we use the words fii and si. The word fii means "more" and si means "less".
To form the comparative in Wolof, you need to use the following structure:
| Wolof | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Adjective + fii + nga/yi/lu/ne | adjective + fee + nga/yee/loo/neh | more + adjective + than |
| Adjective + si + nga/yi/lu/ne | adjective + see + nga/yee/loo/neh | less + adjective + than |
You will notice that the endings of nga, yi, lu, ne in the comparative construct match the gender and number of the noun being compared.
Here are some examples:
| Wolof | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Gàmmu fii nga jàngor-jàngor bi íi ci nàkk | gah-moo fee nga jangor-jangor bee ee chee nak | The big mango is more delicious than the small one |
| Njax fii yi aax lu jëm | nyakh fee yee ahkh loo jem | The yellow one is more sour than the green one |
| Tudd fii lu wër | tood fee loo weer | The red dress is more expensive than the blue one |
| Lu topp si yi rëy | loo top see yee ray | The white bird is less common than the black one |
Conclusion
Now that you know how to form comparatives in Wolof, you will be able to express differences and similarities between objects. Keep practicing and try to use comparatives in your daily conversations. Thanks for joining me for this lesson, and see you in the next one!
Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Time and Dates & Describing People and Things.
Other Lessons
- Word Order
- Question Formation
- 0 to A1 Course
- Time and Dates
- Questions
- Intensifiers
- Verb Conjugation
- Alphabet and Pronunciation
- Adjective Agreement
- Indirect Object Pronouns
Sources