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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!


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== Introduction ==
=== 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:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English


Welcome to the Wolof Grammar lesson on the past tense and how to talk about time and dates in Wolof. In this lesson, we will explore the various ways to express past actions and discuss how to talk about days, months, and years in Wolof. Mastering the past tense is crucial for effective communication in any language, and understanding how to express time and dates allows for more accurate and precise conversations.
|-


In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:
| Àjjuma || /aʒˈʒumɑ/ || Monday


1. Past tense formation for regular verbs
|-
2. Conjugation of irregular verbs in the past tense
3. Expressing specific days, months, and years


By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of the past tense in Wolof and the vocabulary necessary to discuss time and dates. So let's get started!
| Tëmmë || /tɛmˈme/ || Tuesday


== Past Tense Formation for Regular Verbs ==
|-


In Wolof, the past tense is formed by adding specific suffixes to the verb stem. For regular verbs, these suffixes are relatively consistent and follow a predictable pattern. Let's take a look at the conjugation of a regular verb in the past tense:
| 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 ===
 
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"
{| class="wikitable"
! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Janweer || /dʒɑ̃ˈweːr/ || January
|-
|-
| bu neex || boo-nekh || I ate
 
| Février || /feˈvʁie/ || February
 
|-
 
| Mars || /maʁs/ || March
 
|-
 
| Avril || /aˈvʁil/ || April
 
|-
|-
| bu neexul || boo-nekh-ool || You ate
 
| Me || /me/ || May
 
|-
|-
| bu neexul || boo-nekh-ool || He/She ate
 
| Juin || /ʒɥɛ̃/ || June
 
|-
|-
| bu neexul || boo-nekh-ool || We ate
 
| Juillet || /ʒɥiˈje/ || July
 
|-
|-
| bu neexul || boo-nekh-ool || You all ate
 
| Août || /uːt/ || August
 
|-
|-
| bu neexul || boo-nekh-ool || They ate
 
| Septembre || /sɛpˈtɑ̃bʁ/ || September
 
|-
 
| Octobre || /ɔkˈtɔbʁ/ || October
 
|-
 
| Novembre || /nɔvˈɑ̃bʁ/ || November
 
|-
 
| Décembre || /deˈsɑ̃bʁ/ || December
 
|}
|}


As you can see, the verb stem "neex" remains the same, and the suffixes vary depending on the subject of the sentence. Note the use of the pronouns "bu" (I), "bu neexul" (you), "bu neexul" (he/she), "bu neexul" (we), "bu neexul" (you all), and "bu neexul" (they).
== Examples of Usage:


Let's look at another example with a different regular verb:
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 ===
 
When discussing years, the structure is quite similar to English. Here’s how to express years in Wolof:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| bu jënd || boo-jend || I drank
 
| 2020 || /døːz/ || 2020
 
|-
|-
| bu jëndul || boo-jend-ool || You drank
 
| 2021 || /døːz/ || 2021
 
|-
|-
| bu jëndul || boo-jend-ool || He/She drank
 
| 2022 || /døːz/ || 2022
 
|-
|-
| bu jëndul || boo-jend-ool || We drank
 
| 2023 || /døːz/ || 2023
 
|-
|-
| bu jëndul || boo-jend-ool || You all drank
 
| 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 ===
 
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
 
|-
|-
| bu jëndul || boo-jend-ool || They drank
 
| Kan la? || /kɑ̃ lɑ/ || What day is it?
 
|-
 
| Naka ji? || /nɑːkɑ dʒi/ || What month is it?
 
|-
 
| Naka at? || /nɑːkɑ ɑt/ || What year is it?
 
|}
|}


In this example, the verb stem "jënd" remains the same, and the suffixes indicate the subject of the sentence.
== Examples of Usage:
 
1. '''Kan la?''' (What day is it?)
 
2. '''Naka ji?''' (What month is it?)
 
3. '''Naka at?''' (What year is it?)


Now, let's practice conjugating regular verbs in the past tense. Try to conjugate the following verbs based on the given subject:
=== Practical Exercises ===


1. Stem: "wër" (to come)
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.
  a) bu wër
  b) bu wërul
  c) bu wërul
  d) bu wërul
  e) bu wërul
  f) bu wërul


2. Stem: "sëy" (to see)
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
  a) bu sëy
  b) bu sëyul
  c) bu sëyul
  d) bu sëyul
  e) bu sëyul
  f) bu sëyul


3. Stem: "kër" (to sleep)
Complete the sentences with the correct day or month in Wolof.
  a) bu kër
  b) bu kërul
  c) bu kërul
  d) bu kërul
  e) bu kërul
  f) bu kërul


== Conjugation of Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense ==
1. '''___ la''' (It is Wednesday).


While regular verbs in Wolof follow a predictable pattern for past tense formation, irregular verbs have conjugation patterns that deviate from the norm. It's important to familiarize yourself with these irregular verbs to accurately express past actions. Let's look at some examples:
2. '''___ la''' (It is August).


1. Irregular Verb: "ñaaw" (to see)
3. '''Nanu ci ___''' (We are in 2023).
  a) bu ñaaw
  b) bu ñaawul
  c) bu ñaawul
  d) bu ñaawul
  e) bu ñaawul
  f) bu ñaawul


2. Irregular Verb: "tëj" (to do)
'''Answers:'''
  a) bu tëj
  b) bu tëjul
  c) bu tëjul
  d) bu tëjul
  e) bu tëjul
  f) bu tëjul


3. Irregular Verb: "mën" (to come)
1. Dëkk
  a) bu nën
  b) bu nënul
  c) bu nënul
  d) bu nënul
  e) bu nënul
  f) bu nënul


Now, let's practice conjugating irregular verbs in the past tense. Try to conjugate the following irregular verbs based on the given subject:
2. Août


1. Verb: "génn" (to know)
3. 2023
  a) bu génn
  b) bu génnul
  c) bu génnul
  d) bu génnul
  e) bu génnul
  f) bu génnul


2. Verb: "ñuul" (to be)
==== Exercise 2: Matching ====
  a) bu ñuul
  b) bu ñuulul
  c) bu ñuulul
  d) bu ñuulul
  e) bu ñuulul
  f) bu ñuulul


3. Verb: "ñëw" (to want)
Match the Wolof terms with their English equivalents.
  a) bu ñëw
  b) bu ñëwul
  c) bu ñëwul
  d) bu ñëwul
  e) bu ñëwul
  f) bu ñëwul


== Time and Dates ==
| Wolof          | English      |


In Wolof, talking about time and dates is an essential part of daily communication. Let's explore how to express specific days, months, and years in Wolof.
|----------------|--------------|


=== Days of the Week ===
| 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 ====
 
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 ====
 
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 ====
 
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.
 
1. What day is it today?
 
2. What year are we in?


In Wolof, the days of the week are:
'''Sample Answers:'''


* Lundi (Monday)
1. '''Kan la?'''
* Mardi (Tuesday)
* Mercredi (Wednesday)
* Jeudi (Thursday)
* Vendredi (Friday)
* Samedi (Saturday)
* Dimanche (Sunday)


To say "on Monday," for example, you can use the phrase "leegi lundi." Here, "leegi" means "on" and "lundi" means "Monday." Similarly, you can use "leegi" with the other days of the week.
2. '''Naka at?'''


=== Months of the Year ===
==== Exercise 8: Sentence Reordering ====


The months of the year in Wolof are as follows:
Rearrange the words to form correct sentences in Wolof.


* Janwiye (January)
1. la / Dimanche / It is
* Feewiriye (February)
* Mars (March)
* Abriil (April)
* Me (May)
* Suwe (June)
* Sulet (July)
* Ut (August)
* Sàttumbar (September)
* Òktobar (October)
* Nowàmbar (November)
* Desàmbar (December)


To express a specific month, you can use the phrase "bulu" followed by the name of the month. For example, "bulu Janwiye" means "in January."
2. 2024 / Nanu / ci


=== Years ===
'''Answers:'''


To talk about a specific year, you can simply state the year in Wolof. For example, "2010" would be "jëmë 2010" in Wolof.
1. '''Dimanche la''' (It is Sunday).


Now, let's practice expressing time and dates in Wolof. Try to translate the following phrases into Wolof:
2. '''Nanu ci 2024.''' (We are in 2024).


1. On Saturday
==== Exercise 9: Calendar Creation ====
  a) leegi samedi


2. In April
Create a simple calendar for the current month, labeling each day in Wolof.
  a) bulu Abriil


3. 2022
'''Expected Result:'''
  a) jëmë 2022


4. On Wednesday
* Label each day (e.g., Àjjuma, Tëmmë, Dëkk, etc.)
  a) leegi mercredi


5. In July
==== Exercise 10: Write a Short Paragraph ====
  a) bulu Sulet


6. 1995
Write a short paragraph in Wolof about your favorite month, including reasons why you like it.
  a) jëmë 1995


== Conclusion ==
'''Sample Answer:'''


Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to form the past tense for regular and irregular verbs in Wolof. Additionally, you now know how to talk about days, months, and years in Wolof. Keep practicing and reinforcing your knowledge of the past tense and time expressions, as they are essential for effective communication in Wolof.
'''Me la. Ndax gëm na ci jëfandikoo ak samay dorong.''' (May is my favorite month because it is warm and I enjoy the outdoors.)


In the next lesson, we will delve into the role of Islam in Wolof culture and explore the most important festivals and celebrations. Stay tuned for more fascinating insights into Wolof language and culture!
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!


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Wolof → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Time and Dates

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]


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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