Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Wolof learners! 😊
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.
Education
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:
| Wolof | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| njëkk | njɛk | school |
| jàngu | jãŋu | teacher |
| bokk | bok | book |
| ñaar | ñaar | student |
| jaay | jaaj | learn |
School
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
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.
- Jàngu yi moo def - The teacher is going.
Book
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?
- Moo taxaw bokk bi - I'm going to buy a book now.
Student
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.
- Ñaar yi moo def - The student is going.
Learn
The word for learn in Wolof is "jaay". It is used to refer to the process of gaining knowledge or skills. For example:
- Moo jaay Wolof - I'm learning Wolof.
- Moo jaay xam-xam - I'm learning a lot.
Practice
To improve your Wolof Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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