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Wolof Vocabulary → Education and Work → Education Vocabulary

Introduction

Salaam aleekum bu bees bi. (Hello my friends.)

Welcome to the education vocabulary lesson in our Complete 0 to A1 Wolof Course. In this lesson, we will learn some of the most important words related to education and work. Whether you are a student or a professional, these words will come in handy to help you communicate in Wolof. Let's get started!

School Subjects

Here are some of the most common school subjects in Wolof:

Wolof	Pronunciation	English
teknoloji	téknolóji	technology
biyoloji	biyóloji	biology
matematik	matemátik	mathematics
histoir	histwár	history
fiil	fiyl	physics
wiitech	wíytech	engineering

Degrees and Diplomas

There are various degrees and diplomas in Wolof that you can earn after completing your studies:

• biyu
• dukk biye
• lisans
• mastar
• doktor

These degrees correspond to "associate", "bachelor", "Master's", and "Doctorate" degrees.

Professions

Here are some professions in Wolof:

Wolof	Pronunciation	English
raakku	rakku	farmer
tàbbax	tàbbax	tailor
jaarejigën	jaarejigën	veterinarian
foofu	foofu	chef
gannaar	gannáár	mechanic
arot	arot	lawyer

Conclusion

That's it for this lesson! You now know some of the most important education and work vocabulary in Wolof. Keep practicing and reviewing these words as you move on to other lessons in our Complete 0 to A1 Wolof Course.

Table of Contents - Wolof Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Wolof

• Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Basic Sentence Structure

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Greetings and Introductions

• Common Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Wolof Cultural Norms

• Politeness and Respect
• Greetings and Social Etiquette

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Noun Classes
• Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationship Terms

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Family and Social Structure

• Family Roles
• Social Hierarchy

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Verbs and Tenses

• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs
• Tenses

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating and Drinking

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Wolof Cuisine and Dining Etiquette

• Traditional Dishes
• Dining Etiquette

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Describing People and Things
• Describing Actions

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Vocabulary

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Travel and Tourism in Wolof-Speaking Countries

• Popular Destinations
• Travel Tips

Related Lessons

• Idiomatic Expressions
• Days of the Week
• Useful words
• Nature
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• How to say Good Bye?
• City Places and Directions
• Food
• City
• Common Dishes