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<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Common-Dishes|Common Dishes]] & [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Occupations|Occupations]].</span>  
<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Common-Dishes|Common Dishes]] & [[Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/Occupations|Occupations]].</span>  
== Basic Emotions ==


Emotions are complex and sometimes difficult to describe. Here are some of the most common emotions in Wolof:
== Basic emotions ==
In Wolof, as in any language, there are words to express basic emotions. Familiarize yourself with the following vocabulary to build a strong foundation in expressing emotions in Wolof:


{| class="wikitable"
* Happiness: Jam (pronounced "jahm")
! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
* Sadness: Ñàkk (pronounced "nyahk")
|-
* Anger: Màk (pronounced "mahk")
| bu baax || bü baax || happy
* Fear: Ñàt (pronounced "nyat")
|-
* Surprise: Ñàpp (pronounced "nyahp")
| yàlla || yālla || sad
* Disgust: Góor (pronounced "goor")
|-
| ci nit || ji nīt || angry
|-
| doom || dōm || afraid
|-
| joy || jōy || excited
|}


=== Examples ===
== Describing emotional intensity ==
When you want to express the intensity of an emotion, the following Wolof phrases will come in handy:


Here is a dialogue to help you see these words in context:
* Very happy: Jam bu baax (pronounced "jahm boo bahks")
* Very sad: Ñàkk bu baax (pronounced "nyahk boo bahks")
* Extremely angry: Màk bu sañ-sañ (pronounced "mahk boo sahn-sahn")
* Very afraid: Ñàt bu gàdd-gàdd (pronounced "nyat boo gahd-gahd")


* Person 1: Baax naa baaxam (He/she/it is as good as he/she/it want to be)
== Expressing emotional states ==
* Person 2: Naka jamm ci nit? (How does one feel when at peace?)
In addition to basic emotions, there are words and phrases to describe different emotional states in Wolof:


== Asking About Emotions ==
* Excited: Xam-xam (pronounced "ham-ham")
* Bored: Ñàtt (pronounced "nyatt")
* Tired: Ñàg (pronounced "nyag")
* Relaxed: Ñaar (pronounced "nyar")
* Stressed: Ñamm (pronounced "nyahm")


If you want to ask someone how they are feeling, here are some useful phrases in Wolof:
== Asking about emotions ==
Asking about someone's emotions in Wolof is simple. You can use the following phrases to inquire about someone's feelings:


{| class="wikitable"
* How are you feeling? : Naka la jam? (pronounced "nah-kah lah jahm?")
! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
* Are you happy? : Jam nga? (pronounced "jahm ngah?")
|-
* Are you sad? : Ñàkk nga? (pronounced "nyahk ngah?")
| Baax naa? || Baax naa? || How are you feeling?  
|-
| Baaxumaa? || Baaxumaa? || Are you okay?  
|-
| Naka suba? || Naka süba? || Are you sad?  
|-
| Naka bu baax? || Naka bü baax? || Are you happy?  
|}


=== Examples ===
== Responding to emotions ==
Finally, it's essential to know how to respond appropriately when someone shares their emotions with you. Here are some helpful phrases:


Here is a conversation between two friends:
* I am happy: Jam naa (pronounced "jahm nah")
 
* I am sad: Ñàkk naa (pronounced "nyahk nah")
* Person 1: Baax naa? (How are you feeling?)
* I am angry: Màk naa (pronounced "mahk nah")
* Person 2: Maangi ci yàlla. (I'm feeling sad.)
* I am sorry: Mbooloomi (pronounced "mboo-loo-mee")
 
* Person 1: Baaxumaa? (Are you okay?)
* Person 2: Waaw, maangi ci bu baax. (Yes, I'm feeling happy.)
 
== Expressing Emotions ==
 
To express your emotions in Wolof, you can use the following phrases:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Maangi ci... || Maangi ci... || I'm feeling...
|-
| Daf ma neexul || Daf ma neexul || I'm very excited.
|-
| Ma nekk ci nit || Ma nekk ci nit || I'm angry
|-
| So ko yondul || So ko yondul || I'm disappointed
|}
 
=== Examples ===
 
Here are some examples of expressing emotions in Wolof:
 
* Maangi ci doom (I'm afraid.)
* Daf ma neexul ci joy (I'm very excited.)
* Ma nekk ci nit (I'm angry.)
* So ko yondul (I'm disappointed.)
 
== Idioms Related to Emotions ==
 
Wolof has several beautiful idioms and proverbs related to emotions. Here are some of them:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Xol yallah na ci tànk || khol yāllah na ci tānk || patience in a difficult situation is important
|-
| Mënu yàlla joxe ma ci kaw || mënu yālla joxe ma ci kaw || God knows what's best for me
|-
| Ndigël ci ñoo tëeme || ndigel ci ñoo tēēme || keeping your anger to yourself
|}
 
== Recap ==


In this lesson, we learned vocabulary related to feelings and emotions in Wolof. We looked at how to express ourselves emotionally and how to ask others about their emotions. We also explored some idioms related to emotions. To improve your Wolof vocabulary, you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=142 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/wolof/question questions]!
In this lesson, we learned vocabulary related to feelings and emotions in Wolof. We looked at how to express ourselves emotionally and how to ask others about their emotions. We also explored some idioms related to emotions. To improve your Wolof vocabulary, you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=142 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/wolof/question questions]!

Latest revision as of 10:20, 26 April 2023

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Wolof Vocabulary - Feelings and Emotions

Hi Wolof learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about feelings and emotions in Wolof. Understanding and being able to express ourselves emotionally is an important part of communication. It allows us to share and understand each other on a deeper level. Let's get started!


Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Common Dishes & Occupations.

Basic emotions[edit | edit source]

In Wolof, as in any language, there are words to express basic emotions. Familiarize yourself with the following vocabulary to build a strong foundation in expressing emotions in Wolof:

  • Happiness: Jam (pronounced "jahm")
  • Sadness: Ñàkk (pronounced "nyahk")
  • Anger: Màk (pronounced "mahk")
  • Fear: Ñàt (pronounced "nyat")
  • Surprise: Ñàpp (pronounced "nyahp")
  • Disgust: Góor (pronounced "goor")

Describing emotional intensity[edit | edit source]

When you want to express the intensity of an emotion, the following Wolof phrases will come in handy:

  • Very happy: Jam bu baax (pronounced "jahm boo bahks")
  • Very sad: Ñàkk bu baax (pronounced "nyahk boo bahks")
  • Extremely angry: Màk bu sañ-sañ (pronounced "mahk boo sahn-sahn")
  • Very afraid: Ñàt bu gàdd-gàdd (pronounced "nyat boo gahd-gahd")

Expressing emotional states[edit | edit source]

In addition to basic emotions, there are words and phrases to describe different emotional states in Wolof:

  • Excited: Xam-xam (pronounced "ham-ham")
  • Bored: Ñàtt (pronounced "nyatt")
  • Tired: Ñàg (pronounced "nyag")
  • Relaxed: Ñaar (pronounced "nyar")
  • Stressed: Ñamm (pronounced "nyahm")

Asking about emotions[edit | edit source]

Asking about someone's emotions in Wolof is simple. You can use the following phrases to inquire about someone's feelings:

  • How are you feeling? : Naka la jam? (pronounced "nah-kah lah jahm?")
  • Are you happy? : Jam nga? (pronounced "jahm ngah?")
  • Are you sad? : Ñàkk nga? (pronounced "nyahk ngah?")

Responding to emotions[edit | edit source]

Finally, it's essential to know how to respond appropriately when someone shares their emotions with you. Here are some helpful phrases:

  • I am happy: Jam naa (pronounced "jahm nah")
  • I am sad: Ñàkk naa (pronounced "nyahk nah")
  • I am angry: Màk naa (pronounced "mahk nah")
  • I am sorry: Mbooloomi (pronounced "mboo-loo-mee")

In this lesson, we learned vocabulary related to feelings and emotions in Wolof. We looked at how to express ourselves emotionally and how to ask others about their emotions. We also explored some idioms related to emotions. To improve your Wolof vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

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