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Wolof Vocabulary → City and Transportation → Means of Transportation

In this lesson, we will learn about the different means of transportation in Wolof culture. Whether you are visiting Senegal or simply interested in learning about Wolof culture, it is important to know how to get around. Understanding transportation also helps to make small talk with locals and deepen your knowledge of the Wolof language.

Ground transportation

Car

ñanteer
/ɲãnteːr/
car

Bus

bës
/bɛs/
bus

Taxi

taksii
/taksiː/
taxi

Bicycle

bisiklët
/bisi'kleːt/
bicycle

Motorcycle

lekëbu
/lekɛbu/
motorcycle

Truck

karga
/karɡa/
truck

Train

rel
/rɛl/
train

Water transportation

Boat

ñox
/ɲɔx/
boat

Canoe

përog
/pɛrɔɡ/
canoe

Ferry

natangue
/nat̪aŋgɛ/
ferry

Air transportation

Airplane

lataayu
/lataju/
airplane

Helicopter

nëntab
/nɛntab/
helicopter

Balloon

ballon
/balon/
balloon

Whether you are catching a ride with a friend or taking a taxi across the city, know that you will be able to talk about transportation in Wolof thanks to this lesson.

Table of Contents - Wolof Course - 0 to A1

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

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