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Welcome, dear learners! Today, we embark on an exciting journey through the fascinating world of time and dates in the Wolof language. Understanding how to express time is crucial for daily conversations, planning events, and connecting with others. Whether you’re scheduling a meeting, planning a trip, or simply chatting with friends, mastering this topic will empower you to communicate more effectively.

In this lesson, we’ll cover:

Days of the week

Months of the year

How to express years

Framing questions about time

Practical exercises to solidify your learning

By the end of this lesson, you will feel confident discussing time and dates in Wolof, enriching your conversations and deepening your understanding of the culture. So, let’s dive in!

Days of the Week[edit | edit source]

Understanding the days of the week is essential for organizing your schedule and making plans. In Wolof, the days are straightforward and often inspired by cultural practices. Here’s a breakdown of the days of the week:

Wolof	Pronunciation	English
Àjjuma	/aʒˈʒumɑ/	Monday
Tëmmë	/tɛmˈme/	Tuesday
Dëkk	/dɛk/	Wednesday
Aŋor	/aŋɔr/	Thursday
Gème	/ɡɛmɛ/	Friday
Sàmba	/sɑ̃ˈbɑ/	Saturday
Dimanche	/diˈmɑ̃ʃ/	Sunday

== Examples of Usage:

1. Àjjuma la (It is Monday).

2. Tëmmë la (It is Tuesday).

3. Dëkk la (It is Wednesday).

4. Aŋor la (It is Thursday).

5. Gème la (It is Friday).

6. Sàmba la (It is Saturday).

7. Dimanche la (It is Sunday).

Months of the Year[edit | edit source]

Just like days, months play a vital role in our lives. In Wolof, the months are also relatively simple to learn. Here’s how they are expressed:

Wolof	Pronunciation	English
Janweer	/dʒɑ̃ˈweːr/	January
Février	/feˈvʁie/	February
Mars	/maʁs/	March
Avril	/aˈvʁil/	April
Me	/me/	May
Juin	/ʒɥɛ̃/	June
Juillet	/ʒɥiˈje/	July
Août	/uːt/	August
Septembre	/sɛpˈtɑ̃bʁ/	September
Octobre	/ɔkˈtɔbʁ/	October
Novembre	/nɔvˈɑ̃bʁ/	November
Décembre	/deˈsɑ̃bʁ/	December

== Examples of Usage:

1. Janweer la (It is January).

2. Février la (It is February).

3. Mars la (It is March).

4. Avril la (It is April).

5. Me la (It is May).

6. Juin la (It is June).

7. Juillet la (It is July).

8. Août la (It is August).

9. Septembre la (It is September).

10. Octobre la (It is October).

11. Novembre la (It is November).

12. Décembre la (It is December).

Years[edit | edit source]

When discussing years, the structure is quite similar to English. Here’s how to express years in Wolof:

Wolof	Pronunciation	English
2020	/døːz/	2020
2021	/døːz/	2021
2022	/døːz/	2022
2023	/døːz/	2023
2024	/døːz/	2024

== Examples of Usage:

1. Nanu ci 2020 (We are in 2020).

2. Nanu ci 2021 (We are in 2021).

3. Nanu ci 2022 (We are in 2022).

4. Nanu ci 2023 (We are in 2023).

5. Nanu ci 2024 (We are in 2024).

Asking About Time[edit | edit source]

Being able to ask questions about time is just as important as stating it. Here are some useful phrases for inquiring about days, months, and years:

Wolof	Pronunciation	English
Kan la?	/kɑ̃ lɑ/	What day is it?
Naka ji?	/nɑːkɑ dʒi/	What month is it?
Naka at?	/nɑːkɑ ɑt/	What year is it?

== Examples of Usage:

1. Kan la? (What day is it?)

2. Naka ji? (What month is it?)

3. Naka at? (What year is it?)

Practical Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we’ve covered the essential vocabulary for days, months, and years, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises to help you practice.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct day or month in Wolof.

1. ___ la (It is Wednesday).

2. ___ la (It is August).

3. Nanu ci ___ (We are in 2023).

Answers:

1. Dëkk

2. Août

3. 2023

Exercise 2: Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the Wolof terms with their English equivalents.

| Wolof | English |

|----------------|--------------|

| Àjjuma | Monday |

| Tëmmë | Tuesday |

| Dimanche | Sunday |

| Août | August |

Answers:

1. Àjjuma - Monday

2. Tëmmë - Tuesday

3. Dimanche - Sunday

4. Août - August

Exercise 3: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences from English to Wolof.

1. It is Friday.

2. What month is it?

3. We are in 2022.

Answers:

1. Gème la.

2. Naka ji?

3. Nanu ci 2022.

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the vocabulary from this lesson, create sentences for the following prompts.

1. Say what day it is today.

2. Mention your favorite month.

Sample Answers:

1. Gème la (It is Friday).

2. Février la (February is my favorite month).

Exercise 5: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Imagine you are at a market in Senegal. Practice asking a vendor about the date and responding with the current day.

Example Dialogue:

You: Kan la? (What day is it?)

Vendor: Àjjuma la. (It is Monday.)

Exercise 6: Listening Practice[edit | edit source]

Listen to a Wolof speaker talk about their week. Write down the days mentioned.

Expected Result:

Àjjuma, Tëmmë, Dëkk, Aŋor, Gème, Sàmba, Dimanche.

Exercise 7: Time Quiz[edit | edit source]

Answer the following questions in Wolof.

1. What day is it today?

2. What year are we in?

Sample Answers:

1. Kan la?

2. Naka at?

Exercise 8: Sentence Reordering[edit | edit source]

Rearrange the words to form correct sentences in Wolof.

1. la / Dimanche / It is

2. 2024 / Nanu / ci

Answers:

1. Dimanche la (It is Sunday).

2. Nanu ci 2024. (We are in 2024).

Exercise 9: Calendar Creation[edit | edit source]

Create a simple calendar for the current month, labeling each day in Wolof.

Expected Result:

Label each day (e.g., Àjjuma, Tëmmë, Dëkk, etc.)

Exercise 10: Write a Short Paragraph[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph in Wolof about your favorite month, including reasons why you like it.

Sample Answer:

Me la. Ndax gëm na ci jëfandikoo ak samay dorong. (May is my favorite month because it is warm and I enjoy the outdoors.)

Congratulations on completing this lesson! Remember, practice makes perfect. Keep using these terms in your daily conversations to solidify your understanding. Enjoy your journey in learning Wolof!

Table of Contents - Wolof Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Introduction to Wolof

Greetings and Introductions

Wolof Cultural Norms

Nouns and Pronouns

Family and Relationships

Family and Social Structure

Verbs and Tenses

Food and Dining

Wolof Cuisine and Dining Etiquette

Adjectives and Adverbs

Travel and Transportation

Travel and Tourism in Wolof-Speaking Countries

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+<div class="pg_page_title">[[Language/Wolof|Wolof]]  → [[Language/Wolof/Grammar|Grammar]] → [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] → Time and Dates</div>
+Welcome, dear learners! Today, we embark on an exciting journey through the fascinating world of time and dates in the Wolof language. Understanding how to express time is crucial for daily conversations, planning events, and connecting with others. Whether you’re scheduling a meeting, planning a trip, or simply chatting with friends, mastering this topic will empower you to communicate more effectively.
-<div class="pg_page_title">[[Language/Wolof|Wolof]]  → [[Language/Wolof/Grammar|Grammar]] → Time and Dates</div>
+In this lesson, we’ll cover:
+* Days of the week
+* Months of the year
+* How to express years
+* Framing questions about time
+* Practical exercises to solidify your learning
+By the end of this lesson, you will feel confident discussing time and dates in Wolof, enriching your conversations and deepening your understanding of the culture. So, let’s dive in!
 __TOC__
-As a Wolof teacher, I have seen that learning the past tense is essential to communicate fluently in Wolof. In this lesson, we will focus on the expressions of time and dates in the past tense. We will learn how to talk about the past using days, months, and years.
+=== Days of the Week ===
+Understanding the days of the week is essential for organizing your schedule and making plans. In Wolof, the days are straightforward and often inspired by cultural practices. Here’s a breakdown of the days of the week:
-<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]] & [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]].</span>
+{| class="wikitable"
-== Days, Months, and Years in Wolof ==
-Before we dive into the past tense, it is important to learn how to express time and dates in Wolof. Here are some of the basics:
+! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
-* The word for day is “ñaar”.
+|-
-* The word for week is “yoonu ñaar”.
-* The word for month is “kalo”.
-* The word for year is “sapp”.
-To talk about specific days, months, and years, we use numbers. Here are the numbers you need to know:
+| Àjjuma || /aʒˈʒumɑ/ || Monday
+|-
+| Tëmmë || /tɛmˈme/ || Tuesday
+|-
+| Dëkk || /dɛk/ || Wednesday
+|-
+| Aŋor || /aŋɔr/ || Thursday
+|-
+| Gème || /ɡɛmɛ/ || Friday
+|-
+| Sàmba || /sɑ̃ˈbɑ/ || Saturday
+|-
+| Dimanche || /diˈmɑ̃ʃ/ || Sunday
+|}
+== Examples of Usage:
+. '''Àjjuma la''' (It is Monday).
+. '''Tëmmë la''' (It is Tuesday).
+. '''Dëkk la''' (It is Wednesday).
+. '''Aŋor la''' (It is Thursday).
+. '''Gème la''' (It is Friday).
+. '''Sàmba la''' (It is Saturday).
+. '''Dimanche la''' (It is Sunday).
+=== Months of the Year ===
+Just like days, months play a vital role in our lives. In Wolof, the months are also relatively simple to learn. Here’s how they are expressed:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| 1 || “benn” || one
+| Janweer || /dʒɑ̃ˈweːr/ || January
 |-
-| 2 || “ñaar”|| two
+| Février || /feˈvʁie/ || February
 |-
-| 3 || “ñett” || three
+| Mars || /maʁs/ || March
+|-
+| Avril || /aˈvʁil/ || April
+|-
+| Me || /me/ || May
 |-
-| 4 || “ñeent” || four
+| Juin || /ʒɥɛ̃/ || June
 |-
-| 5 || “juróom” || five
+| Juillet || /ʒɥiˈje/ || July
 |-
-| 6 || “juróom ñaar” || six
+| Août || /uːt/ || August
 |-
-| 7 || “juróom ñett” || seven
+| Septembre || /sɛpˈtɑ̃bʁ/ || September
 |-
-| 8 || “juróom ñeent” || eight
+| Octobre || /ɔkˈtɔbʁ/ || October
 |-
-| 9 || “wóor” || nine
+| Novembre || /nɔvˈɑ̃bʁ/ || November
 |-
-| 10 || “fukk” || ten
+| Décembre || /deˈsɑ̃bʁ/ || December
 |}
-For example, “ñaar benn” means “day one” and refers to the first day. Similarly, “kalo juróom ñett” means “month seven” and refers to the seventh month.
+== Examples of Usage:
+. '''Janweer la''' (It is January).
+. '''Février la''' (It is February).
+. '''Mars la''' (It is March).
+. '''Avril la''' (It is April).
+. '''Me la''' (It is May).
+. '''Juin la''' (It is June).
+. '''Juillet la''' (It is July).
+. '''Août la''' (It is August).
+. '''Septembre la''' (It is September).
+. '''Octobre la''' (It is October).
+. '''Novembre la''' (It is November).
+. '''Décembre la''' (It is December).
-== Regular Past Tense Verbs ==
+=== Years ===
-To form the past tense in Wolof, we add the suffix “-ay” to the stem of the verb. For example, “kóob” (to buy) becomes “kóobaay” (bought). Here are some more examples:
+When discussing years, the structure is quite similar to English. Here’s how to express years in Wolof:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| mbañ || “umbañ” || I ate
+| 2020 || /døːz/ || 2020
 |-
-| def || “deff” || you spoke
+| 2021 || /døːz/ || 2021
 |-
-| kóob || “koob” || he/she/it bought
-|}
-Here are a few common regular verbs in the past tense:
+| 2022 || /døːz/ || 2022
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| sukkali || “sookkali” || I traveled
+| 2023 || /døːz/ || 2023
 |-
-| jëmm || “jëmm” || you drank
-|-
+| 2024 || /døːz/ || 2024
-| nóoy || “noo-y” || he/she/it slept
 |}
-Remember, the verb stem will change for each person in the sentence. For example, “mangi” (to eat) becomes “mba” for the first person. Once we add the suffix “-ay”, we get “mbañ” (I ate).
+== Examples of Usage:
+. '''Nanu ci 2020''' (We are in 2020).
+. '''Nanu ci 2021''' (We are in 2021).
+. '''Nanu ci 2022''' (We are in 2022).
+. '''Nanu ci 2023''' (We are in 2023).
-== Irregular Past Tense Verbs ==
+. '''Nanu ci 2024''' (We are in 2024).
-Just like any other language, Wolof has irregular verbs in the past tense. It is important to memorize these verbs, as they do not follow the regular pattern. Here are some examples:
+=== Asking About Time ===
+Being able to ask questions about time is just as important as stating it. Here are some useful phrases for inquiring about days, months, and years:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ñàkk || “ñàkk” || I said
+| Kan la? || /kɑ̃ lɑ/ || What day is it?
 |-
-| lul || “lul” || you came
+| Naka ji? || /nɑːkɑ dʒi/ || What month is it?
 |-
-| mel || “mel” || he/she/it went
+| Naka at? || /nɑːkɑ ɑt/ || What year is it?
 |}
-In the case of “mel”, we can also use the word “wuut” as a past tense. For example, “Am na wuut Ñaari Takku” means “I went to Dakar last year”.
+== Examples of Usage:
-== Time Expressions ==
+. '''Kan la?''' (What day is it?)
-Now that we know how to form the past tense, let's use it to talk about time. Here are some useful time expressions:
+. '''Naka ji?''' (What month is it?)
-* Yesterday - “teere gi” or “na ñaar gi”
+. '''Naka at?''' (What year is it?)
-* Last week - “yoonu ñaar yi”
-* Last month - “kalo yi”
-* Last year - “sapp yi”
-* A long time ago - “xaley xaalis”
-Here are some examples using these time expressions:
+=== Practical Exercises ===
-* “Maangi teere gi” - I ate yesterday
+Now that we’ve covered the essential vocabulary for days, months, and years, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises to help you practice.
-* “Mang yoonu ñaar yi” - I ate last week
-* “Mangi kalo yi” - I ate last month
-* “Mangi sapp yi” - I ate last year
-* “Mangi xaley xaalis” - I ate a long time ago
-== Conclusion ==
+==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
-In this lesson, we learned how to express time and dates in the past tense in Wolof. We saw how to use numbers to talk about days, months, and years. We also learned how to form the past tense for regular and irregular verbs, and how to use time expressions to talk about the past. With these tools in hand, you will be able to communicate more effectively in Wolof and express yourself fluently in the past tense.
+Complete the sentences with the correct day or month in Wolof.
+. '''___ la''' (It is Wednesday).
+. '''___ la''' (It is August).
+. '''Nanu ci ___''' (We are in 2023).
+'''Answers:'''
+. Dëkk
+. Août
+. 2023
+==== Exercise 2: Matching ====
+Match the Wolof terms with their English equivalents.
+| Wolof          | English      |
+|----------------|--------------|
+| Àjjuma         | Monday       |
+| Tëmmë          | Tuesday      |
+| Dimanche       | Sunday       |
+| Août           | August       |
+'''Answers:'''
+. Àjjuma - Monday
+. Tëmmë - Tuesday
+. Dimanche - Sunday
+. Août - August
+==== Exercise 3: Translate the Sentences ====
+Translate the following sentences from English to Wolof.
+. It is Friday.
+. What month is it?
+. We are in 2022.
+'''Answers:'''
+. Gème la.
+. Naka ji?
+. Nanu ci 2022.
+==== Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences ====
+Using the vocabulary from this lesson, create sentences for the following prompts.
+. Say what day it is today.
+. Mention your favorite month.
+'''Sample Answers:'''
+. '''Gème la''' (It is Friday).
+. '''Février la''' (February is my favorite month).
+==== Exercise 5: Role Play ====
+Imagine you are at a market in Senegal. Practice asking a vendor about the date and responding with the current day.
+'''Example Dialogue:'''
+* You: '''Kan la?''' (What day is it?)
+* Vendor: '''Àjjuma la.''' (It is Monday.)
+==== Exercise 6: Listening Practice ====
+Listen to a Wolof speaker talk about their week. Write down the days mentioned.
+'''Expected Result:'''
+* Àjjuma, Tëmmë, Dëkk, Aŋor, Gème, Sàmba, Dimanche.
+==== Exercise 7: Time Quiz ====
+Answer the following questions in Wolof.
+. What day is it today?
+. What year are we in?
+'''Sample Answers:'''
+. '''Kan la?'''
+. '''Naka at?'''
+==== Exercise 8: Sentence Reordering ====
+Rearrange the words to form correct sentences in Wolof.
+. la / Dimanche / It is
+. 2024 / Nanu / ci
+'''Answers:'''
+. '''Dimanche la''' (It is Sunday).
+. '''Nanu ci 2024.''' (We are in 2024).
+==== Exercise 9: Calendar Creation ====
+Create a simple calendar for the current month, labeling each day in Wolof.
+'''Expected Result:'''
+* Label each day (e.g., Àjjuma, Tëmmë, Dëkk, etc.)
+==== Exercise 10: Write a Short Paragraph ====
+Write a short paragraph in Wolof about your favorite month, including reasons why you like it.
+'''Sample Answer:'''
+'''Me la. Ndax gëm na ci jëfandikoo ak samay dorong.''' (May is my favorite month because it is warm and I enjoy the outdoors.)
+Congratulations on completing this lesson! Remember, practice makes perfect. Keep using these terms in your daily conversations to solidify your understanding. Enjoy your journey in learning Wolof!
-<span link>Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/Pronouns-and-How-to-ask-questions|Pronouns and How to ask questions]] & [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/Singular-and-Plural|Singular and Plural]].</span>
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+|title=Wolof Grammar: Time and Dates
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+==Sources==
+* [https://jangawolof.org/2015/01/05/wolof-time-dates/ Wolof Numbers, Time & Dates – Janga Wolof]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolof_language Wolof language - Wikipedia]
+* [https://classes.cornell.edu/browse/roster/FA22/class/WOLOF/2118 Class Roster - Fall 2022 - WOLOF 2118]
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-* [https://jangawolof.org/2015/01/05/wolof-time-dates/ Wolof Numbers, Time & Dates – Janga Wolof]
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolof_language Wolof language - Wikipedia]
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Days of the Week[edit | edit source]

Months of the Year[edit | edit source]

Years[edit | edit source]

Asking About Time[edit | edit source]

Practical Exercises[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Exercise 2: Matching[edit | edit source]

Exercise 3: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 5: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Exercise 6: Listening Practice[edit | edit source]

Exercise 7: Time Quiz[edit | edit source]

Exercise 8: Sentence Reordering[edit | edit source]

Exercise 9: Calendar Creation[edit | edit source]

Exercise 10: Write a Short Paragraph[edit | edit source]

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