Mandinka and Wolof Vocabulary
Gambian Languages: Mandinka, Wolof and English help you communicate with people. Click here for an essential vocabulary(PDF version)
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Some essential words and phrases are listed below.
Wolof---to English
- Nakam---Hello.
- Jamun Gam?---How are you?
- Jama Rek---I am fine.
- Naka Subaci---Good morning.
- Naka Beket Bi---Good afternoon.
- Naka Ngonci---Good evening.
- Fanan Jama---Good night.
- Ci Jama---Goodbye.
- Naka Wa Ker Ga?---How is your family?
- Nyunci Jama---They are fine.
- Nakaga Tuda?---What is your name?
- Sama Tur Lamin La---My name is Lamin
- Foy-Dem?---Where are you going?
Mandinka---to English
- Kairabe---Hello.
- Ibe Nyaadi ---How are you?
- Mbe Kairato---I am fine.
- Isama---Good morning
- Itinyau---Good afternoon.
- Iwurara---Good evening.
- Suto Yediya---Good night
- Fowati Koten---Goodbye.
- Sumolu Le?---How is the family?
- Tana Tela ---They are fine.
- Itoudi/Itodun? ---What is your name?
- Ntomu Lamin Leti ---My name is Lamin
- Ikata Minto?---Where are you going?
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