Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Means-of-Transportation

Wolof → Vocabulary → 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.

Related Lessons

• Geography
• Useful phrases for beginners
• Sports
• House
• Idiomatic Expressions
• Vegetables
• Common Dishes
• Body
• Ingredients
• How to say Good Bye?

Sources

• NEW WOLOF BOOK
• 21 Essential Wolof Phrases You'll Need in Senegal
• WOL 1130: BEGINNING WOLOF 1 Fall 2019 M T W R F: 12:50pm ...