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Tag: Wolof

  • Useful travelers Vocabulary for our day in Dakar, Senegal.

    Useful travelers Vocabulary for our day in Dakar, Senegal.

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    French, the official language, and Wolof, the most widely spoken local language, especially in Dakar. #flathal #flatstanley #dakar #senegal Greetings are very important in Senegalese culture and often extended. Pronunciation: In Wolof, ‘x’ is like the ‘ch’ in Scottish ‘loch’ or German ‘Bach’. ‘ë’ is a neutral vowel sound. ‘j’ is like the English ‘j’.…

  • The Gambia Tourist Vocabulary 

    The Gambia Tourist Vocabulary 

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    English is the official language of The Gambia and is widely understood. Wolof is a major local language, particularly common in urban and coastal areas like Banjul. Greetings are very important!(Note: Wolof spelling can vary slightly.)