Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/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.
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