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🤗 Jama ngaam! (hello) Wolof learners,
 
Welcome to today's lesson where you will learn some essential vocabulary related to animals, birds, and fishes in Wolof. Wolof is the native language of the Wolof people and is predominantly spoken in Senegal, Mauritania, and the Gambia, which are all countries with rich and diverse wildlife. By expanding your Wolof vocabulary to include the names of these animals, you will gain a deeper appreciation of the language, culture, and natural beauty of this vibrant region. From the majestic elephants and lions of the savannahs to the elusive chimpanzees and forest antelopes, West Africa is home to a fascinating array of wild animals that are integral to the local ecosystems and cultures. So, let's get started and discover the fascinating world of animals, birds, and fishes in Wolof. Happy learning!
 
<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson:</span> [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Occupations|Occupations]] & [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Modes-of-Transportation|Modes of Transportation]].
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==Wild animals in West Africa==
 
West Africa is home to a rich and diverse array of wild animals, ranging from the iconic savannah species to the lesser-known forest dwellers. Here are some examples of the fascinating wildlife you can find in West Africa:
 
* Elephants: West Africa is home to both forest and savannah elephants, which are the largest land animals on the planet. These majestic creatures are a symbol of strength and intelligence.
* Lions: The king of the savannah, lions are powerful predators that hunt in groups and are known for their distinctive manes. They are an important part of West African culture and folklore.
* Giraffes: These elegant animals are easily recognizable by their long necks and spotted coats. They are the tallest mammals on earth and are found in both savannah and forest habitats.
* Chimpanzees: West Africa is one of the few places in the world where you can find wild chimpanzees. These intelligent primates are our closest living relatives and are known for their tool-making abilities.
* Crocodiles: These prehistoric-looking reptiles can be found in rivers and lakes throughout West Africa. They are powerful predators and are considered sacred in some cultures.
* Hippos: These massive herbivores are found in rivers and lakes throughout West Africa. They are known for their aggressive behavior and are considered one of the most dangerous animals in Africa.
* Antelopes: There are many species of antelopes found in West Africa, ranging from the tiny duikers to the large and graceful kudus. These animals are an important source of food and are also hunted for sport.
* Monkeys: West Africa is home to many species of monkeys, including baboons, colobus monkeys, and guenons. These intelligent animals are known for their social behavior and their ability to adapt to a wide range of habitats.
 
These are just a few examples of the incredible wildlife that can be found in West Africa. From the savannahs to the forests, this region is home to a rich variety of animals that are integral to the local cultures and ecosystems.
 
== Animals Vocabulary in Wolof ==
* Animal = mala mi
{| class="wikitable"
!Wolof (Wolofal: ولوفل)
!English
!English
!Audio
|-
|-
|baaxoñ bi
|baaxoñ bi
|raven
|raven
|
|-
|banjóóli bi, baa bi  
|ostrich
|-
|-
|berkelle bi  
|berkelle bi  
|mule
|mule
|
|-
|-
|béy, bëy wi
|béy, bëy wi
|goat
|goat
|
|-
|-
|bukki bi  
|bukki bi  
|hyena
|-
|bukki bi  
|hyena
|hyena
|
|-
|-
|buuj bi
|buuj bi
|(sea)shell
|(sea)shell
|
|-
|-
|cokkeer bi
|cokkeer bi
|partridge
|partridge
|
|-
|coy mi, seku bi  
|parrot
|-
|-
|cuuj bi
|cuuj bi
|chick
|chick
|
|-
|-
|dàngin
|dàngin
|gorilla
|gorilla
|
|-
|-
|fasu-àll wi
|dàngin
|gorilla
|-
|fasu-àll wi
|zebra
|-
|fasu-àll wi
|zebra
|zebra
|
|-
|-
|fel wi
|fel wi
|fleas
|fleas
|
|-
|gaynde gi  , gar gi
|lion
|-
|-
|gaynde-gééj gi
|gaynde-gééj gi
|shark
|shark
|
|-
|-
|géléemu-maam-yàlla bi
|géléemu-maam-yàlla bi
|praying mantis
|praying mantis
|
|-
|-
|giléem, géléem gi
|giléem, géléem gi
|camel
|camel
|
|-
|giléem, géléem gi
|camel
|-
|golo gi, (ndinki)
|monkey, ape
|-
|-
|jaan ji  
|jaan ji  
|snake
|snake
|
|-
|jaar ji
|striped ground squirrel
|-
|jasig ji  
|crocodile
|-
|-
|jaxaay ji
|jaxaay ji
|eagle
|eagle
|
|-
|-
|junqóob bi, koti bi
|junqóob bi, koti bi
|crab
|crab
|
|-
|-
|kanaara gi
|kanaara gi
|drake
|drake
|
|-
|kéwél gi  
|gazelle
|-
|kooba gi
|antelope
|-
|-
|kooba gi
|kooba gi
|antelope
|antelope
|
|-
|-
|koppin bi
|koppin bi
|turkey
|turkey
|
|-
|-
|léebéer bi
|léebéer bi
|hippopotamus
|hippopotamus
|
|-
|léebéer bi
|hippopotamus
|-
|-
|lëg bi
|lëg bi
|hare
|hare
|
|-
|-
|lënd wi
|lënd wi
|spider web, cobweb
|spider web, cobweb
|
|-
|-
|looy, xargeej
|looy, xargeej
|owl
|owl
|
|-
|-
|maf mi
|maf mi
|hawk, falcon
|hawk, falcon
|
|-
|-
|mbaam-àll mi
|mbaam-àll mi
|warthog
|warthog
|
|-
|-
|mbaam-sëf mi
|mbaam-sëf mi
|donkey, (ass)
|donkey, (ass)
|
|-
|-
|mbaam-xuux mi
|mbaam-xuux mi
|pig
|pig
|
|-
|-
|mbonnatu-ndox mi
|mbonnatu-ndox mi
|sea turtle
|sea turtle
|
|-
|-
|mbonnatu-suuf mi
|mbonnatu-suuf mi
|land turtle, tortoise
|land turtle, tortoise
|
|-
|-
|mbóot mi  
|mbóot mi  
|cockroach
|cockroach
|
|-
|-
|mbote mi, (mburtu)
|mbote mi, (mburtu)
|lamb
|lamb
|
|-
|-
|mbott mi
|mbott mi
|frog, toad
|frog, toad
|
|-
|-
|mellentaan wi  
|mellentaan wi  
|little black ant
|little black ant
|
|-
|-
|muus mi, wund wi, janaab ji
|muus mi, wund wi, janaab ji
|cat
|cat
|
|-
|-
|naat bi
|naat bi
|guineafowl
|guineafowl
|
|-
|-
|nag wi
|nag wi
|cow
|cow
|
|-
|nagu-àll wi
|buffalo
|-
|-
|ñey wi  
|ñey wi  
|elephant
|elephant
|
|-
|-
|ngaaga li
|ngaaga li
|whale
|whale
|
|-
|-
|ngëj mi
|ngëj mi
|marabou stork
|marabou stork
|
|-
|ngëj mi
|marabou stork
|-
|-
|ngumbaan-tooye bi, (rebes)
|ngumbaan-tooye bi, (rebes)
|snail
|snail
|
|-
|-
|nguri li
|nguri li
|wasp
|wasp
|
|-
|njamala gi  
|giraffe
|-
|-
|njéeréer bi
|njéeréer bi
|desert locust
|desert locust
|
|-
|-
|njombor gi  
|njombor gi  
|rabbit
|rabbit
|
|-
|-
|njugub bi
|njugub bi
|bat
|bat
|
|-
|-
|pax mi
|pax mi
|burrow
|burrow
|
|-
|-
|piipa bi
|piipa bi
|dolphin
|dolphin
|
|-
|-
|saafaandu gi
|saafaandu gi
|African "wild dog"
|African "wild dog"
|
|-
|-
|segg mi  
|segg mi  
|leopard,
|leopard,
|
|-
|-
|séll wi
|séll wi
|calf
|calf
|
|-
|-
|séq gi
|séq gi
|rooster, (cockerel)
|rooster, (cockerel)
|
|-
|-
|sindax bi  
|sindax bi  
|lizard
|lizard
|
|-
|-
|sippax bi
|sippax bi
|shrimp, prawn
|shrimp, prawn
|
|-
|-
|soccent bi
|soccent bi
|grasshopper
|grasshopper
|
|-
|-
|sugum si
|sugum si
|beehive
|beehive
|
|-
|-
|suñel bi
|suñel bi
|hedgehog
|hedgehog
|
|-
|-
|tàgg bi
|tàgg bi
|nest
|nest
|
|-
|-
|tan mi  
|tan mi  
|vulture
|vulture
|
|-
|-
|tééñ bi
|tééñ bi
|lice
|lice
|
|-
|-
|tene mi
|tene mi
|cheetah
|cheetah
|
|-
|-
|terëx bi
|terëx bi
|flamingo
|flamingo
|
|-
|-
|till gi
|till gi
|jackal
|jackal
|
|-
|-
|wajan wi
|wajan wi
|mare
|mare
|
|-
|-
|wànga-lànga wi
|wànga-lànga wi
|rhinoceros
|rhinoceros
|
|-
|-
|waxandor wi  
|waxandor wi  
|tuna
|tuna
|
|-
|-
|wel wi
|wel wi
|fennec fox
|fennec fox
|
|-
|-
|weñ wi  
|weñ wi  
|fly
|fly
|
|-
|-
|weteñ wi
|weteñ wi
|tick
|tick
|
|-
|-
|xàbban bi
|xàbban bi
|ox
|ox
|
|-
|-
|xaj bi  
|xaj bi  
|dog
|dog
|
|-
|-
|xanqel bi
|xanqel bi
|duck
|duck
|
|-
|-
|xar mi
|xar mi
|sheep
|sheep
|
|-
|-
|xar mu-jigéén
|xar mu-jigéén
|ewe
|ewe
|
|-
|-
|xojox gi
|xojox gi
|squirrel of Gambia
|squirrel of Gambia
|
|-
|-
|xund-xund bi
|xund-xund bi
|dragonfly
|dragonfly
|
|-
|-
|xuyéntaan bi
|xuyéntaan bi
|firefly
|firefly
|
|-
|-
|yamb wi  
|yamb wi  
|bee
|bee
|
|-
|-
|yëkk wi  
|yëkk wi  
|bull
|bull
|
|-
|-
|yoo wi  
|yoo wi  
|mosquito
|-
|xaj bi  
|dog
|-
|kuti bi  
|puppy
|-
|muus mi, wund wi, janaab ji
|cat
|-
|kaña gi
|rat
|-
|jinax ji
|mouse
|-
|mbaam-sëf mi
cumbur mi
|donkey, (ass)
|-
|berkelle bi  
|mule
|-
|fas wi  
|horse
|-
|wajan wi
|mare
|-
|mool wi
|foal
|-
|yëkk wi  
|bull
|-
|xàbban bi
|ox
|-
|nag wi
|cow
|-
|séll wi
|calf
|-
|sàmm(kat) bi  
|sheepherder, shepherd
|-
|xar mi
|sheep
|-
|xar mu-jigéén
|ewe
|-
|mbote mi, (mburtu)
|lamb
|-
|béy, bëy wi
|goat
|-
|tef bi
|kid
|-
|mbaam-xuux mi
|pig
|-
|mbaam-àll mi
|warthog
|-
|pax mi
|burrow
|-
|njombor gi  
lëg bi
|rabbit
hare
|-
|suñel bi
|hedgehog
|-
|wel wi
|fennec fox
|}
 
== picc mi - bird==
{| class="wikitable"
!Wolof (Wolofal: ولوفل)
!English
|-
|tàgg bi
|nest
|-
|jaxaay ji
|eagle
|-
|maf mi
|hawk, falcon
|-
|tan mi  
|vulture
|-
|looy, xargeej
|owl
|-
|baaxoñ bi
|raven
|-
|petax mi  
|pigeon
|-
|cokkeer bi
|partridge
|-
|naat bi
|guineafowl
|-
|koppin bi
|turkey
|-
|séq gi
|rooster, (cockerel)
|-
|ganaar gi  
|hen
|-
|cuuj bi
|chick
|-
|kanaara gi
xanqel bi
|drake
duck
|}
 
== jën wi - fish==
{| class="wikitable"
!Wolof (Wolofal: ولوفل)
!English
|-
|waxandor wi  
|tuna
|-
|gaynde-gééj gi
|shark
|-
|piipa bi
|dolphin
|-
|ngaaga li
|whale
|-
|junqóob bi, koti bi
|crab
|-
|sippax bi
|shrimp, prawn
|-
|mbonnatu-ndox mi
mbonnatu-suuf mi
|sea turtle
land turtle, tortoise
|-
|buuj bi
|(sea)shell
|-
|ngumbaan-tooye bi, (rebes)
|snail
|-
|watar
|leech
|-
|jaan ji  
|snake
|-
|kàkkatar bi  
|chameleon
|-
|unk bi  
|gecko
|-
|sindax bi  
|lizard
|-
|mbott mi
|frog, toad
|}
 
== gunóór gi, (gasax, gesax) - insects==
{| class="wikitable"
!Wolof (Wolofal: ولوفل)
!English
|-
|njéeréer bi
|desert locust
|-
|soccent bi
|grasshopper
|-
|mellentaan wi  
|little black ant
|-
|max mi  
|termites
|-
|weñ wi  
|fly
|-
|lëpp-lëpp bi
|butterfly
|-
|xund-xund bi
|dragonfly
|-
|xuyéntaan bi
|firefly
|-
|sugum si
|beehive
|-
|yamb wi  
|bee
|-
|nguri li
|wasp
|-
|yoo wi  
|mosquito
|mosquito
|
|-
|tééñ bi
|lice
|-
|fel wi
|fleas
|-
|weteñ wi
|tick
|-
|mbóot mi  
|cockroach
|-
|jargoñ gi
lënd wi
|spider
spider web, cobweb
|-
|géléemu-maam-yàlla bi
|praying mantis
|-
|jiit ji
|scorpion
|}
|}


==Sources==
==Videos==
http://www.wordsrus.info/wol/animal.htm
===Animal names. ✍️ les nom des animaux===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwNCoax31xU</youtube>
===Le nom des animaux en Wolof et en Français===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGF7JnMDCGk</youtube>
 
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Useful-phrases-for-beginners|Useful phrases for beginners]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Marital-Status|Marital Status]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Numbers|Numbers]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Occupations|Occupations]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Vegetables|Vegetables]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Verbs|Verbs]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Weather|Weather]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
* [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Useful-Interjections|Useful Interjections]]
<span links></span>

Latest revision as of 10:37, 27 March 2023

"Animals" Vocabulary in Wolof
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🤗 Jama ngaam! (hello) Wolof learners,

Welcome to today's lesson where you will learn some essential vocabulary related to animals, birds, and fishes in Wolof. Wolof is the native language of the Wolof people and is predominantly spoken in Senegal, Mauritania, and the Gambia, which are all countries with rich and diverse wildlife. By expanding your Wolof vocabulary to include the names of these animals, you will gain a deeper appreciation of the language, culture, and natural beauty of this vibrant region. From the majestic elephants and lions of the savannahs to the elusive chimpanzees and forest antelopes, West Africa is home to a fascinating array of wild animals that are integral to the local ecosystems and cultures. So, let's get started and discover the fascinating world of animals, birds, and fishes in Wolof. Happy learning!

Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Occupations & Modes of Transportation.

Wild animals in West Africa[edit | edit source]

West Africa is home to a rich and diverse array of wild animals, ranging from the iconic savannah species to the lesser-known forest dwellers. Here are some examples of the fascinating wildlife you can find in West Africa:

  • Elephants: West Africa is home to both forest and savannah elephants, which are the largest land animals on the planet. These majestic creatures are a symbol of strength and intelligence.
  • Lions: The king of the savannah, lions are powerful predators that hunt in groups and are known for their distinctive manes. They are an important part of West African culture and folklore.
  • Giraffes: These elegant animals are easily recognizable by their long necks and spotted coats. They are the tallest mammals on earth and are found in both savannah and forest habitats.
  • Chimpanzees: West Africa is one of the few places in the world where you can find wild chimpanzees. These intelligent primates are our closest living relatives and are known for their tool-making abilities.
  • Crocodiles: These prehistoric-looking reptiles can be found in rivers and lakes throughout West Africa. They are powerful predators and are considered sacred in some cultures.
  • Hippos: These massive herbivores are found in rivers and lakes throughout West Africa. They are known for their aggressive behavior and are considered one of the most dangerous animals in Africa.
  • Antelopes: There are many species of antelopes found in West Africa, ranging from the tiny duikers to the large and graceful kudus. These animals are an important source of food and are also hunted for sport.
  • Monkeys: West Africa is home to many species of monkeys, including baboons, colobus monkeys, and guenons. These intelligent animals are known for their social behavior and their ability to adapt to a wide range of habitats.

These are just a few examples of the incredible wildlife that can be found in West Africa. From the savannahs to the forests, this region is home to a rich variety of animals that are integral to the local cultures and ecosystems.

Animals Vocabulary in Wolof[edit | edit source]

  • Animal = mala mi
Wolof (Wolofal: ولوفل) English
baaxoñ bi raven
banjóóli bi, baa bi   ostrich
berkelle bi   mule
béy, bëy wi goat
bukki bi   hyena
bukki bi   hyena
buuj bi (sea)shell
cokkeer bi partridge
coy mi, seku bi   parrot
cuuj bi chick
dàngin gorilla
dàngin gorilla
fasu-àll wi zebra
fasu-àll wi zebra
fel wi fleas
gaynde gi  , gar gi lion
gaynde-gééj gi shark
géléemu-maam-yàlla bi praying mantis
giléem, géléem gi camel
giléem, géléem gi camel
golo gi, (ndinki) monkey, ape
jaan ji   snake
jaar ji striped ground squirrel
jasig ji   crocodile
jaxaay ji eagle
junqóob bi, koti bi crab
kanaara gi drake
kéwél gi   gazelle
kooba gi antelope
kooba gi antelope
koppin bi turkey
léebéer bi hippopotamus
léebéer bi hippopotamus
lëg bi hare
lënd wi spider web, cobweb
looy, xargeej owl
maf mi hawk, falcon
mbaam-àll mi warthog
mbaam-sëf mi donkey, (ass)
mbaam-xuux mi pig
mbonnatu-ndox mi sea turtle
mbonnatu-suuf mi land turtle, tortoise
mbóot mi   cockroach
mbote mi, (mburtu) lamb
mbott mi frog, toad
mellentaan wi   little black ant
muus mi, wund wi, janaab ji cat
naat bi guineafowl
nag wi cow
nagu-àll wi buffalo
ñey wi   elephant
ngaaga li whale
ngëj mi marabou stork
ngëj mi marabou stork
ngumbaan-tooye bi, (rebes) snail
nguri li wasp
njamala gi   giraffe
njéeréer bi desert locust
njombor gi   rabbit
njugub bi bat
pax mi burrow
piipa bi dolphin
saafaandu gi African "wild dog"
segg mi   leopard,
séll wi calf
séq gi rooster, (cockerel)
sindax bi   lizard
sippax bi shrimp, prawn
soccent bi grasshopper
sugum si beehive
suñel bi hedgehog
tàgg bi nest
tan mi   vulture
tééñ bi lice
tene mi cheetah
terëx bi flamingo
till gi jackal
wajan wi mare
wànga-lànga wi rhinoceros
waxandor wi   tuna
wel wi fennec fox
weñ wi   fly
weteñ wi tick
xàbban bi ox
xaj bi   dog
xanqel bi duck
xar mi sheep
xar mu-jigéén ewe
xojox gi squirrel of Gambia
xund-xund bi dragonfly
xuyéntaan bi firefly
yamb wi   bee
yëkk wi   bull
yoo wi   mosquito
xaj bi   dog
kuti bi   puppy
muus mi, wund wi, janaab ji cat
kaña gi rat
jinax ji mouse
mbaam-sëf mi

cumbur mi

donkey, (ass)
berkelle bi   mule
fas wi   horse
wajan wi mare
mool wi foal
yëkk wi   bull
xàbban bi ox
nag wi cow
séll wi calf
sàmm(kat) bi   sheepherder, shepherd
xar mi sheep
xar mu-jigéén ewe
mbote mi, (mburtu) lamb
béy, bëy wi goat
tef bi kid
mbaam-xuux mi pig
mbaam-àll mi warthog
pax mi burrow
njombor gi  

lëg bi

rabbit

hare

suñel bi hedgehog
wel wi fennec fox

picc mi - bird[edit | edit source]

Wolof (Wolofal: ولوفل) English
tàgg bi nest
jaxaay ji eagle
maf mi hawk, falcon
tan mi   vulture
looy, xargeej owl
baaxoñ bi raven
petax mi   pigeon
cokkeer bi partridge
naat bi guineafowl
koppin bi turkey
séq gi rooster, (cockerel)
ganaar gi   hen
cuuj bi chick
kanaara gi

xanqel bi

drake

duck

jën wi - fish[edit | edit source]

Wolof (Wolofal: ولوفل) English
waxandor wi   tuna
gaynde-gééj gi shark
piipa bi dolphin
ngaaga li whale
junqóob bi, koti bi crab
sippax bi shrimp, prawn
mbonnatu-ndox mi

mbonnatu-suuf mi

sea turtle

land turtle, tortoise

buuj bi (sea)shell
ngumbaan-tooye bi, (rebes) snail
watar leech
jaan ji   snake
kàkkatar bi   chameleon
unk bi   gecko
sindax bi   lizard
mbott mi frog, toad

gunóór gi, (gasax, gesax) - insects[edit | edit source]

Wolof (Wolofal: ولوفل) English
njéeréer bi desert locust
soccent bi grasshopper
mellentaan wi   little black ant
max mi   termites
weñ wi   fly
lëpp-lëpp bi butterfly
xund-xund bi dragonfly
xuyéntaan bi firefly
sugum si beehive
yamb wi   bee
nguri li wasp
yoo wi   mosquito
tééñ bi lice
fel wi fleas
weteñ wi tick
mbóot mi   cockroach
jargoñ gi

lënd wi

spider

spider web, cobweb

géléemu-maam-yàlla bi praying mantis
jiit ji scorpion

Videos[edit | edit source]

Animal names. ✍️ les nom des animaux[edit | edit source]

Le nom des animaux en Wolof et en Français[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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