Common Wolof expressions, reactions, and small talk distinct from the beginner vocabulary deck. Front: the Wolof word or phrase. Back: English meaning.
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- Amul solo
- It doesn't matter, never mind
- Wóoy!
- Ouch!, Wow! (an exclamation of surprise or pain)
- Dara la
- It's nothing, you're welcome
- Ci kanam!
- Come in!, Welcome! (said at a doorway)
- Nak?
- So?, What's up? (a casual filler)
- Kon?
- So then?
- Xanaa
- Really?, Is that so? (expresses surprise or doubt)
- Wax ma dara
- Tell me something, what's new
- Naka mu tax?
- How come?, Why is that?
- Sama xol
- My dear (a term of endearment, literally "my heart")
- Deggal!
- Listen!
- Xanaa dëgg la?
- Is it really true?
- Wax ji dëgg
- Speak straight, tell the truth
- Bul tiit
- Don't be afraid, don't worry
- Yërmande
- Mercy, compassion
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