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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/wolof Wolof] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to give your opinion in Wolof. We will look at the different ways to express your opinion and how to use them in a sentence. We will also look at some examples of how to use these expressions in everyday conversations. So let's get started! __TOC__


== Expressing Your Opinion ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/wolof Wolof] learners! 😊<br>
In this lesson, we are going to learn how to give our opinion in Wolof. But first, let's do a quick recap on how to create a basic sentence in Wolof. If you need a more in-depth review, check out the [http://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Wolof/Grammar Grammar] section on the [http://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Wolof Wolof] page.


When expressing your opinion in Wolof, there are several different ways to do so. Here are some of the most common expressions:
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== Basic Sentence in Wolof ==
To make a simple sentence in Wolof, you need a subject, a verb, and an object. The basic structure is:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Wolof
| nopp  || nohp || I
!! Pronunciation
!! English Translation
|-
|-
| Ndax
| seen  || sen || am/is/are
|| n-dah
|| I think
|-
|-
| Nga def
| jëkk  || jekk || eating
|| n-gah dehf
|| I believe
|-
|-
| Nga xamul
| buy jàmm  || buy jahm || rice
|| n-gah hah-mool
|| I guess
|-
|-
| Nga bëgg
| ndox  || ndokh || with
|| n-gah behg
|| I suppose
|-
|-
| Nga jël
| suuf  || soof || juice
|| n-gah jel
|| I feel
|}
|}


These expressions can be used to express your opinion on any topic. For example, if you want to express your opinion about a movie you just watched, you could say:
In English, this would translate to "I am eating rice with juice."
 
Ndax mbirum bi muy jàngu. (I think the movie was very good.)
 
You can also use these expressions to ask for someone else's opinion. For example, if you want to know what someone thinks about a certain topic, you could say:
 
Nga def lépp ci mbirum bi? (What do you believe about the movie?)


== Examples ==
== Giving Your Opinion ==
Here are some examples of how to use these expressions in everyday conversations:  
When giving your opinion in Wolof, you can use the following phrases:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Wolof !! English Translation
| ma la nekk  || mah lah nek || in my opinion
|-
|-
| Ndax nga xamul lépp ci mbirum bi. || I guess what you said about the movie.
| di defar na nekk  || dee deh-fahr nah nek || I like
|-
|-
| Nga bëgg lépp ci mbirum bi muy jàngu. || I suppose what you said about the movie is true.
| am solo naa  || ahm soh-loh nah || I dislike
|-
|-
| Nga jël lépp ci mbirum bi muy jàngu. || I feel what you said about the movie is true.
| dina la nekk  || dee-nah lah nek || I think
|-
|-
| Ndax mbirum bi muy jàngu. || I think the movie was very good.
| nañu gëstu  || nah-nyu gehs-too || we prefer
|-
| Nga def mbirum bi muy jàngu. || I believe the movie was very good.
|}
|}


== Quiz ==
Example dialogue:
Test your knowledge of expressing your opinion in Wolof with this quiz:  
 
* Khady: Ma la nekk ñaari jàmm ba beneen? (In my opinion, is fish better than rice?)
* Fatou: Dina la nekk ñaari jàmm ba beneen. (I think fish is better than rice.)
 
Now let's use these phrases in sentences:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Question !! Answer
| Ma la nekk defar sapp bi.  || mah lah nek deh-fahr sahp bee || In my opinion, the soap smells good.
|-
|-
| What is the Wolof expression for "I think"? || Ndax
| Di defar na nekk ñaari yapp.  || dee deh-fahr nah nek nyah-ree yahp || I like grilled fish.
|-
|-
| What is the Wolof expression for "I believe"? || Nga def
| Am solo naa dafa djarit ngir nekk.  || ahm soh-loh nah dah-fah jah-reet ngir nek || I dislike spicy food.
|-
|-
| What is the Wolof expression for "I guess"? || Nga xamul
| Dina la nekk doomu Africa mom.  || dee-nah lah nek doh-moo Africa mohm || I think Africa is beautiful.
|-
|-
| What is the Wolof expression for "I suppose"? || Nga bëgg
| Nañu gëstu daan la.  || nah-nyu gehs-too dahn lah || We prefer tea.
|-
| What is the Wolof expression for "I feel"? || Nga jël
|}
|}


Now that you have learned how to express your opinion in Wolof, you can use these expressions in your everyday conversations. To improve your [[Language/Wolof|Wolof]] [[Language/Wolof/Grammar|Grammar]], 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]!
Remember, these phrases are just opinions and might differ from person to person.
 
== Cultural Tidbits ==
Did you know that Wolof is the most spoken language in Senegal, with over 10 million speakers worldwide? Additionally, the Wolof people are known for their vibrant music and dance culture. A popular dance is called the "sabar," which involves fast rhythms and percussive beats.
 
Remember, to improve your [http://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Wolof Wolof] [http://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Wolof/Grammar Grammar], 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]!


<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


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==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/Possessive-pronouns|Possessive pronouns]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/Enonciative-pronouns|Enonciative pronouns]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/Plural-Nouns-—-Definite-articles|Plural Nouns — Definite articles]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/Static-verbs|Static verbs]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/Plural-Nouns-—-Indefinite-article|Plural Nouns — Indefinite article]]


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Wolof Grammar - Give your Opinion

Hi Wolof learners! 😊
In this lesson, we are going to learn how to give our opinion in Wolof. But first, let's do a quick recap on how to create a basic sentence in Wolof. If you need a more in-depth review, check out the Grammar section on the Wolof page.

Basic Sentence in Wolof

To make a simple sentence in Wolof, you need a subject, a verb, and an object. The basic structure is:

Wolof Pronunciation English
nopp nohp I
seen sen am/is/are
jëkk jekk eating
buy jàmm buy jahm rice
ndox ndokh with
suuf soof juice

In English, this would translate to "I am eating rice with juice."

Giving Your Opinion

When giving your opinion in Wolof, you can use the following phrases:

Wolof Pronunciation English
ma la nekk mah lah nek in my opinion
di defar na nekk dee deh-fahr nah nek I like
am solo naa ahm soh-loh nah I dislike
dina la nekk dee-nah lah nek I think
nañu gëstu nah-nyu gehs-too we prefer

Example dialogue:

  • Khady: Ma la nekk ñaari jàmm ba beneen? (In my opinion, is fish better than rice?)
  • Fatou: Dina la nekk ñaari jàmm ba beneen. (I think fish is better than rice.)

Now let's use these phrases in sentences:

Wolof Pronunciation English
Ma la nekk defar sapp bi. mah lah nek deh-fahr sahp bee In my opinion, the soap smells good.
Di defar na nekk ñaari yapp. dee deh-fahr nah nek nyah-ree yahp I like grilled fish.
Am solo naa dafa djarit ngir nekk. ahm soh-loh nah dah-fah jah-reet ngir nek I dislike spicy food.
Dina la nekk doomu Africa mom. dee-nah lah nek doh-moo Africa mohm I think Africa is beautiful.
Nañu gëstu daan la. nah-nyu gehs-too dahn lah We prefer tea.

Remember, these phrases are just opinions and might differ from person to person.

Cultural Tidbits

Did you know that Wolof is the most spoken language in Senegal, with over 10 million speakers worldwide? Additionally, the Wolof people are known for their vibrant music and dance culture. A popular dance is called the "sabar," which involves fast rhythms and percussive beats.

Remember, to improve your Wolof Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


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