Language/Wolof/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?
Hi Wolof learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to say "Good Bye" in Wolof. We will also learn some other useful phrases and expressions related to saying goodbye.
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Nationalities and Languages & Idiomatic Expressions.
Words[edit | edit source]
| Wolof | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Nanga def | /nɑŋɡɑ dɛf/ | Goodbye |
| Nanga defal | /nɑŋɡɑ dɛfɑl/ | Goodbye (formal) |
| Nanga bokk | /nɑŋɡɑ bok/ | Bye |
| Nanga bokkal | /nɑŋɡɑ bokɑl/ | Bye (formal) |
| Nanga jeem | /nɑŋɡɑ jiːm/ | See you later |
| Nanga jeemal | /nɑŋɡɑ jiːmɑl/ | See you later (formal) |
| Nanga taxaw | /nɑŋɡɑ tɑxɑw/ | Take care |
| Nanga taxawal | /nɑŋɡɑ tɑxɑwɑl/ | Take care (formal) |
Quiz[edit | edit source]
Test your knowledge of Wolof goodbyes with the following quiz:
1. How do you say "Goodbye" in Wolof? A. Nanga def B. Nanga bokk C. Nanga jeem D. Nanga taxaw
2. How do you say "Bye" in Wolof? A. Nanga def B. Nanga bokk C. Nanga jeem D. Nanga taxaw
3. How do you say "Take care" in Wolof? A. Nanga def B. Nanga bokk C. Nanga jeem D. Nanga taxaw
4. How do you say "See you later" in Wolof? A. Nanga def B. Nanga bokk C. Nanga jeem D. Nanga taxaw
Answers: 1. A, 2. B, 3. D, 4. C
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