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<div class="pg_page_title">Wolof Vocabulary - Education</div>
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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/wolof Wolof] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, you will learn the most important Wolof words related to education. Knowing these words will help you understand and communicate better in Wolof. __TOC__


== Education ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/wolof Wolof] learners! 😊<br>
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!


Education is an important part of life. It helps us to gain knowledge and skills that can be used in our daily lives. In Wolof, there are many words related to education. Here are some of the most important ones:  
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<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]] & [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Food|Food]].</span>
== Importance of Education in Wolof Culture ==
 
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 ==
 
Here are some Wolof words related to education:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| jàngal ! /dʒaŋal/ ! school
|-
| mbirumida ! /mbirumida/ ! student
|-
| yoon ! /joːn/ ! teacher
|-
| biir ! /biːr/ ! book
|-
|-
! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| xët ! /kʰɛt/ ! pen
|-
|-
| njëkk || njɛk || school
| ubbi ! /uɓi/ ! pencil
|-
|-
| jàngu || jãŋu || teacher
| jëf ! /dʒɛf/ ! board
|-
|-
| bokk || bok || book
| xeent ! /kʰeːnt/ ! chalk
|-
|-
| ñaar || ñaar || student
| xaltug ! /kʰaltuɣ/ ! desk
|-
|-
| jaay || jaaj || learn
| mbìr ! /mbɪr/ ! paper
|}
|}


=== School ===
== Dialogue ==
The word for school in Wolof is "njëkk". It is used to refer to any type of educational institution, from primary school to university. For example:
 
* Ndax da ngaa def njëkk? - Where do you go to school?
* Moo taxaw njëkk bi - I'm going to school now.


=== Teacher ===
Let's see how these words can be used in a conversation:
The word for teacher in Wolof is "jàngu". It is used to refer to any type of educator, from a primary school teacher to a university professor. For example:  


* Jàngu yi moo taxaw - The teacher is coming.
* Person 1: Biir gi ci jàngal-mi? (/beer gi ci dʒaŋal-mi/ - "Do you have a book for school?")
* Jàngu yi moo def - The teacher is going.  
* Person 2: Waaw, mi mëna biir yi. (/waaw, mi mɛna biːr yi/ - "Yes, I have the book.")


=== Book ===
== Interesting Fact ==
The word for book in Wolof is "bokk". It is used to refer to any type of written material, from textbooks to novels. For example:


* Ndax da ngaa bokk? - Where do you get books?  
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%.
* Moo taxaw bokk bi - I'm going to buy a book now.  


=== Student ===
== Summary ==
The word for student in Wolof is "ñaar". It is used to refer to any type of learner, from a primary school student to a university student. For example:


* Ñaar yi moo taxaw - The student is coming.  
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 [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=142 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/wolof/question questions]!
* Ñaar yi moo def - The student is going.  


=== Learn ===
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The word for learn in Wolof is "jaay". It is used to refer to the process of gaining knowledge or skills. For example:
==Sources==
 
* [https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/Wolof Wolof - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com]
* Moo jaay Wolof - I'm learning Wolof.
* Moo jaay xam-xam - I'm learning a lot.
 
== Practice ==
To improve your [[Language/Wolof|Wolof]] [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=142 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/wolof/question questions]!
 
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==Other Lessons==
==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/House|House]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/At-the-Post-Office|At the Post Office]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/At-the-Post-Office|At the Post Office]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Family|Family]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Useful-Interjections|Useful Interjections]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Nature|Nature]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Health|Health]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Geography|Geography]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Weather|Weather]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Transportation|Transportation]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Marital-Status|Marital Status]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Marital-Status|Marital Status]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Weather|Weather]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Wolof-survival-phrases|Wolof survival phrases]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]]


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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]


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