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  • Essential Wolof phrases for beginners and etiquettes of Senegalese culture
    Salaam lovelies! This video as the title suggests is just some basic Wolof phrases and etiquettes of Senegalese culture. I had a ton of fun putting this together. I really hope you enjoy it! Leave a 🇸🇳🇬🇲 emoji if you watched til the end and lemme know if you have any questions.
    Wolof PDF - www.livelingua.com/peace-corp...
    A Wolof learning manual in English by the Peace Corps
    Time Stamps -
    0:00 singing (?)
    0:14 intro to channel
    0:31 who’s this video for?
    1:00 [pt. 1] greetings + jamalanteh
    2:51 let’s practice greetings
    3:05 asking about family
    4:40 let’s practice jamalanteh
    5:07 last names first
    7:17 what’s your name?
    7:31 [pt. 2] etiquettes
    8:04 asking for things
    10:24 no shoes
    11:42 communal eating
    13:29 restrooms
    14:16 greeting elders
    15:07 [pt. 3] expressions
    15:20 “thank you”
    16:04 “please”
    16:25 “i’m hungry”
    16:51 “i’m full”
    17:16 “it’s beautiful”
    17:30 ending notes
    18:17 outro
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    Recorded: iPhone XR
    Edited: vllo app
    Music: vllo app
    ✲ Who's Bint Fatimah?
    Asalamualaykum!
    My name is Sawdatou. I am a Senegalese American Muslimah. This channel is where I will be sharing my life's experiences, lifestyle and wellness tips, self-care and self-love talks, and things related to personal development.
    InshAllah I hope this channel brings goodness to everyone subscribed to it. I look forward to growing towards the sun with you all~~ !
    Peace & love ♡

КОМЕНТАРІ • 187

  • @sincerelysawda
    @sincerelysawda  3 роки тому +12

    Time Stamps -
    0:00​ singing (?)
    0:14​ intro to channel
    0:31​ who’s this video for?
    1:00​ [pt. 1] greetings + jamalanteh
    2:51​ let’s practice greetings
    3:05 asking about family
    4:40​ let’s practice jamalanteh
    5:07 last names first
    7:17 what’s your name?
    7:31​ [pt. 2] etiquettes
    8:04 asking for things
    10:24 no shoes
    11:42 communal eating
    13:29 restrooms
    14:16 greeting elders
    15:07​ [pt. 3] expressions
    15:20​ “thank you”
    16:04 “please”
    16:25​ “i’m hungry”
    16:51​ “i’m full”
    17:16 “it’s beautiful”
    17:30 ending notes
    18:17 outro

    • @shirleyross899
      @shirleyross899 3 роки тому +1

      @Sincerely Sawda this was an amazing video an very helpful. I've just travel to senegal in June and it was a experience of a lifetime. I truly enjoyed my whole entire stay. Anyway. I was wondering can you do videos on how to shop @ the market meaning like how to ask; how much for something and also learn the numbers in wolof. Also if you know much about the senegal money would be a great video. Just keep up the good work . Love the videos please do more if you can.

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  3 роки тому

      @@shirleyross899 thank you so much!! I’m glad you found this video to be helpful. And I’m even happier to know you enjoyed your visit to Senegal!! 😊😊 Also, yes! I’ll start working on a video that has phrases and useful words for shopping at markets. I’m not too familiar with Senegalese money because I grew up in the States but I’m sure I can ask my family and share more info on that too. Thank you for watching and commenting ♥️

    • @papisbiaye533
      @papisbiaye533 2 роки тому

      @@sincerelysawda Hello,Hope u'r doing alright ,l'm in south Korea since July ,29!
      Flying back to Sénégal tomorrow!l'm in Chuncheon !

    • @papisbiaye533
      @papisbiaye533 2 роки тому

      @@sincerelysawda l made to seoul three Times ,what city are you at ?

    • @momoh01
      @momoh01 3 місяці тому

      !😊

  • @honesty7791
    @honesty7791 2 роки тому +26

    I was born in Sénégal 🇸🇳. I have not been there since 1996. I still have family in Rufisque and Dakar. I enjoyed your class and I think you are very sweet and cute while you’re teaching. You express the kindness and love of Sénégal 🇸🇳 while you’re teaching. I just subscribed to your channel and want to wish you the best success. Thank You

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому +7

      Oh wow, you must really miss Senegal and seeing your family. Thank you so much for watching and leaving such a kind hearted comment ☺️☺️ I really appreciate it so much. And thank you for subscribing, I hope you enjoy my future videos as well!

  • @awaniang126
    @awaniang126 2 роки тому +23

    thank you so much for this video , i’m senegalese & i was never taught wolof , my mom is aa & i haven’t grown up around many other senegalese people . now that i’m starting to get around more senegalese people , friends & family wise , it’s embarrassing not being able to communicate with them . i’m trying to learn but while learning from my family it’s harder because they aren’t very strict with teaching me so it doesn’t go anywhere really & you know how senegalese people are , they like to make jokes about your accent or how you pronounce things & i know they don’t mean harm but it gets to me anyways . i knew a decent amount of things from this video already but a lot i didn’t & it’s nice to be able to learn without judgement . so thank you 🤍 ( sorry for the little vent 😂😂😂 )

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому +4

      No don’t apologize!! Thank you so much for sharing 🤍 And I’m glad my video was helpful. Senegalese people and their jokes about accents lowkey hurts 🥲 I know cause I was always teased for my accent growing up. But I think the simple fact that you’re working towards learning on your own shows your passion for Wolof and it’ll pay off. I’ve been meaning to make more Wolof videos but have just been lazy 😅 But I hope I can give more helpful videos in the future. Best of luck with your studies 💪🏾💃🏾💃🏾

    • @LifeIsForEmos8D
      @LifeIsForEmos8D 2 роки тому

      I'm in the same boat! Happy that people like Sawda are here to share the knowledge. I hope you and I can eventually get fluent!

    • @khadim3284
      @khadim3284 2 роки тому

      Holy shit me too

    • @MarvelsofMany
      @MarvelsofMany 25 днів тому

      Same but I’m Gambian

  • @georgetware2098
    @georgetware2098 8 місяців тому +2

    Been looking for ages for a video on how to ask for drinks/food in Wolof. Jerejef very much, this video's been so helpful

  • @charlescain68
    @charlescain68 Рік тому +4

    This is such a great resource for learning some Wollof quickly

  • @itzchu2772
    @itzchu2772 3 роки тому +21

    Yes Ma'am, professionally done!

  • @karenmariamdiop7331
    @karenmariamdiop7331 День тому

    Asalamoualakoum nga def. Sama jakeer Senegalese .
    I love the Senegalese and there teranga ways.I quite enjoy the communal eating its so much more intimate.Thank you for you video.Jerejef

  • @simplyrokhaya6654
    @simplyrokhaya6654 3 роки тому +13

    I really liked this sharing our culture and lauguage makes me feel special

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you!!! And yes, as you should cause you are special love 👏🏾👏🏾♥️

  • @OkonkwoIkenna-tg5go
    @OkonkwoIkenna-tg5go 4 місяці тому +1

    I really enjoyed it, language barrier can actually disconnect someone that truly loves and wants to talk to you, I really want to learn more. Senegalese people are very hospitable and peaceful.

  • @Ayishanoire
    @Ayishanoire Рік тому +4

    Thank you Sista!!!! ❤

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  Рік тому

      You're most welcome!!♥ Thank you for watching~ ☺

  • @aminata8320
    @aminata8320 3 роки тому +7

    love this! very detailed

  • @taigmanianderson9367
    @taigmanianderson9367 3 роки тому +3

    I absolutely love your videos! Please keep sharing I am learning so much

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much!! I’m glad to hear you’re learning 🙌🏾💃🏾💃🏾 And will do 😊 thanks again for watching and commenting 🥰🥰❤️

  • @iconstone7426
    @iconstone7426 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video!

  • @sarabarbieri7347
    @sarabarbieri7347 10 місяців тому

    I'm so happy to have found you! I'll surprise my friends with this little vocabulary, hopefully I'll learn the language as soon as I can.
    Thank you for your work, it's precious

  • @_ajaimani
    @_ajaimani 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you!🇸🇳

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  3 роки тому

      You’re welcome!! 💕 Thank you for watching 😊

  • @nawaly18
    @nawaly18 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for sharing this with us!! Loved it!!

    • @nawaly18
      @nawaly18 3 роки тому +1

      Also I love your dress! So pretty!

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  3 роки тому

      You’re welcome!! I’m glad you loved it🥰🥰🥰 and thank you so much! ♥️♥️

  • @janna7249
    @janna7249 Рік тому

    I’m going to learn 😝

  • @p15owe83
    @p15owe83 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much I really enjoyed learning Walof with you.

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  Рік тому

      You're welcome!! ☺☺ I appreciate you watching my video and being interested in my mother language 💞

  • @gimli232
    @gimli232 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for this beautifully done video!!!

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      You’re welcome!! 💞💞 thank you for watching and leaving a comment 🤗

  • @davidwood351
    @davidwood351 Рік тому +1

    My wife, Salimata, was born in San Louis and raised in Dakar. I will watch your channel regularly.

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  Рік тому

      I appreciate your support!! And I hope my videos help you learn Wolof and sooner than later you’ll be having full Wolof convos with your wife 🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @cocokholl7005
    @cocokholl7005 3 роки тому +4

    Great job sis ❤️

  • @aminamuhammad637
    @aminamuhammad637 10 місяців тому +2

    Quite educative❤
    I'm Ghanaian but, love wolof

  • @AhmedMedvall
    @AhmedMedvall 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you sister for sharing, we appreciate you 👏👏👏💫

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      You’re welcome 😊 Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!

  • @account1307
    @account1307 2 роки тому +3

    This was so helpful thank you!

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      You’re welcome!!! I’m glad to hear this 😭🙌🏾💕

  • @l.3mkp
    @l.3mkp 2 роки тому +2

    That was beautiful! Just as u are :) this helped me a lot since I’m working on a French presentation on Senegalese languages so thankuu

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much 🥰🥰 And I’m glad I could help! Best of luck with your presentation 🙌🏾💃🏾💃🏾

  • @lemuriacoast
    @lemuriacoast 2 роки тому +2

    You are so well spoken and sincere 💗 I just made a friend from Senegal so I’m so happy that I found your channel!! Blessings and peace to you🙏🏼

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому +1

      🥺🥰🥰 thank you so much!! 💗 I hope you’ll be able to use the Wolof you learn with your new friend 😊 Thank you for watching and blessing and peace to you too 🙏🏾💞💞

  • @yasminmurabi7802
    @yasminmurabi7802 2 роки тому +1

    Loved this!!! Lolllll “Rosetta stoneeee” 😂🤣💗💗💗 -Bresha

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      🥴😂😂 thank you Bre!!! 💗💗♥️

  • @ibrahimadia6075
    @ibrahimadia6075 3 роки тому +3

    Machallah Nice na 🥰

  • @opalblade
    @opalblade Рік тому +1

    I watched after seeing Wolof listed as one of the most beautiful languages and was completely enchanted by your video. Thank you for sharing your culture with us :)

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching and leaving such a kind comment 😊😊 You're most welcome!

  • @djladibuggdapluggpartyndap200
    @djladibuggdapluggpartyndap200 2 роки тому +2

    I love it thank you I hope to learn more

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      You’re welcome!! And I’m glad you loved it 😊💞

  • @orfeuecalais5958
    @orfeuecalais5958 2 роки тому +3

    Please please do more. You speak so well. Thanks

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much!! ❤️ I've been on a bit of a hiatus but when I return I'll definitely post more content on learning Wolof :)

  • @user-iu7rb6yh2e
    @user-iu7rb6yh2e 7 місяців тому

    Thank you teaching wolof

  • @moustacheknight6243
    @moustacheknight6243 Рік тому +1

    Thank you. I listen to this vedio on a regular basis. I am able to pick sound,phonic and of course meaning. I practice. You should continue. The learning opportunity from your vedio is continuous and perpetual for me. Rekindle your flame my precious Sister & Teacher. We love everything you do ❤️

  • @enricoamniat
    @enricoamniat Рік тому

    I like it how you teach not only the language but explaining also the cultural aspect of this language. I have a friend from Senegal I would love to see his face when I greet him next time i see him :D Thank you for you effort keep up the good work I am new Subscriber from Milano (Italy)

  • @yahseek
    @yahseek 3 роки тому +3

    I love your song at the beginning.

  • @highonlanguages2515
    @highonlanguages2515 Рік тому

    You should make more videos. It is so good.

  • @newark-born3959
    @newark-born3959 2 роки тому +3

    As salaamu alaykum rahmatullaah. I am making plans/prayers to visit Senegal in January for a 10-day Sankofa pilgrimage. I am looking to learn basic French and Wolof. A great intro video. Keep them going. Jamalanteh!

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      Walaykumsalam warahamatullahi wa barakatuhu. Oh that’s exciting! InshaAllah I hope you have a safe trip and enjoy your time there🙏🏾 Thank you for watching!! I’m currently editing another Wolof video and hopefully will have it out in the next week or so inshaAllah 🙌🏾💃🏾💃🏾 Jamak salaam!

  • @moustacheknight6243
    @moustacheknight6243 Рік тому

    Thank you again. Alhumdlilahi ala kulli haal. I am able to follow your words eaiser this fourth & fifth time. I am also making progress with practicing too. Your vedio is superb. The series is a great teaching tool for me to grow with. May Allah bless you.

  • @juancristobalsanchezabreu98
    @juancristobalsanchezabreu98 2 роки тому +4

    Salam aleykum! Ngeen def? It's true, Senegal wolof and Gambia wolof are pretty diferents like Dakar and Banjul. I'm learning wolof and i like it, begg naa woolof! Jerejef!

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      Walaykumsalam! Mangfi. Nga def? That’s awesome. I hope your learning journey and easy and fruitful ☺️🙌🏾 You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!!

  • @papisbiaye533
    @papisbiaye533 2 роки тому +2

    Thank for sharing, l've lotta american friends who are missionnaries,they gonna need this !!l really appreciate !!keep up the good work !!

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      You’re welcome!! And I’m glad to hear that. I hope it helps 😊😊 Thank you for watching!!

  • @keisha6346
    @keisha6346 2 роки тому +3

    Please do more videos like this

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому +1

      I’m currently working on another Wolof video 🙌🏾💃🏾💃🏾 Hopefully it’ll be out in the next two weeks 😊

  • @almostclintnewton8478
    @almostclintnewton8478 2 роки тому +2

    dont know if i was falling in love with you or the langauge but either way this was so thoroughly pleasant to listen to

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      🥺🥰🥰 thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching ❤️

  • @imanimorrais4317
    @imanimorrais4317 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you! This was very helpful ❤️. I wanted to make an effort for my Senegalese husband

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому +1

      You’re so welcome! ❤️ I’m really glad to hear you found it helpful ☺️And I hope you’re able to reach your language learning goals with ease and will soon communicate fluently with your husband 🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @imanimorrais4317
      @imanimorrais4317 2 роки тому +1

      Inshallah ❤️. Thank you again for this. Your series was super helpful!

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      @@imanimorrais4317 you’re most welcome~!! 💗

  • @HaleemaMaryam
    @HaleemaMaryam 2 роки тому +4

    Ohhh this video was amazing!!! Jerri jef for making it! My husband is Senegalese so we mainly speak English with each other. But, I'm trying to learn so I can communicate better with his family! Also so our children can communitate with our whole family lol! oh and you are so pretty masha'Allah ! subscribed !

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому +1

      You’re welcome!!! And thank you 💃🏾💃🏾❤️ I’m really glad you enjoyed it. That’s awesome that you’re trying to learn. I hope your learning journey has been fruitful so far! And idk if you’re living in Senegal now but I’d say being around people who speak Wolof would be really helpful to your kids. My nephews were born and raised in America but going on vacation to Senegal for 2-3 months really helped them improve their Wolof. I hope I can be of help in the future too inshaAllah! When I upload in the future I’ll make sure to make more Wolof videos inshaAllah!! Thank you 🥰😭🥰🥰 Welcome~!!

    • @HaleemaMaryam
      @HaleemaMaryam 2 роки тому +1

      @@sincerelysawda yesss!! And hopefully we will return soon because having people around our son that’s speaks Wolof will be soo helpful!! For him and I also! And yes your videos would be so helpful ❤️! You’re amazing !

  • @FatimaStarr2013
    @FatimaStarr2013 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you this is very very helpful

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      You’re welcome~! I’m glad you found it helpful ☺️

  • @sy-rahnefertari4698
    @sy-rahnefertari4698 2 роки тому +2

    Great video! You did an excellent job! Kontaana lool! Baax na! It seems that the younger generation uses bi for everything when in actuality it could be yi, gi, mi or wi.

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much!! 🥰🥰 lol I think the Gambian in me always uses “bi”

  • @coogichris87
    @coogichris87 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @missyednash2
    @missyednash2 9 місяців тому

    This is Soo beautifull, you teach very well and you where Soo sweet❤❤

  • @paapnjaay1586
    @paapnjaay1586 Рік тому +1

    Maasaa ALLAA soxna si👏
    Just a contribution to your great initiative, Maasaa ALLAA!
    -JÀMMASANTE (In greeting as it' s the case here, use for inquiring about relatives, wishing peace to or praying for peace each other
    -JÀMMALANTE (be peaceful or behave peacefully towards each other or one another in a society)
    Niral (Example): Ay jullit da ñoo war di jàmmalante (=jàmmoo)
    (Muslims should make sure to keep peace among themselves otherwise not to live in warring relationships)

  • @grantsims1729
    @grantsims1729 2 роки тому +5

    I really enjoyed this video. Thank you. I am from USA and my wife is from Dakar. We've lived in US for 15 yrs so we speak English together, but I would like to enjoy conversation with her Senegalese family and friends. They are all so fun-loving and joke around a lot when together, but I feel left out because I don't speak Walof. They don't do it on purpose I know, Walof is the language that they speak! They have taught me some basic words but as another commented, they lose interest and laugh at my accent-just like it sounds funny to my ear when they say certain things. I appreciate your cultural explanations too! Any suggestions where I could seriously go online to learn Walof? You seem to have not only a gift for explaining , but an inner peace that transcends as you are teaching. Maybe you could put a basic course together??? I would pay. Your English is excellent as well. Most places I've looked are native Walof speakers and English is the second language. You seem to have a great grasp of both languages AND cultures. Thanks again for the video, I subscribed and will be waiting for your course!

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      I’m so glad that you enjoyed this video! Thank you so much for your comment. I recently moved to Korea and am still learning the language so I understand what it feels like to feel left out when others speak a language you’re still learning. There’s a PDF I found online that is pretty extensive in teaching Wolof. It’s in English and the Wolof is also written using Roman letters so it shouldn’t be too hard to read. But unfortunately I didn’t find any audio attached to the pdf. I’ll update the description box to this video soon and include the link to the PDF and any other resources I find. And having a course is an amazing suggestion. At the moment due to work I don’t think I’d be able to develop such a detailed course. But I have been working on some UA-cam videos that’d be based off of the PDF I mentioned. Basically teaching Wolof from the PDF but allowing you to hear what the words/ phrases sound like. I’m still working on it but I hope to have those videos out in the next month or so. I really appreciate you watching and leaving such a kind comment 😊 And I hope your learning journey is fruitful and that in no time you’ll be speaking and joining in on the jokes and laughter with your wife’s family! 🙌🏾💃🏾

  • @khadimkhouma5573
    @khadimkhouma5573 Рік тому +1

    Good job my sister🇸🇳

  • @jillannma
    @jillannma 6 місяців тому

    peace and love from California USA!! As-Salem-u-Alaikum

  • @moustacheknight6243
    @moustacheknight6243 Рік тому +1

    That was beneficent. Alhumdulah. Please slow down, so I can form memory, and make notes to practice with. Your presentation is very good. I am happy to meet, and engage Wolof.

    • @missk1942
      @missk1942 6 місяців тому

      You can slow down the playback speed on videos, the icon in the top right will let you set the speed it's very handy for languages.

  • @bleu7734
    @bleu7734 Рік тому +1

    Assalamualaikum sister I really enjoyed that video you made it very easy for me to understand and it was such a pleasure

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  Рік тому

      Walaykumsalam! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the video and found it easy to follow :) Thank you for watching 🥰🥰

  • @Andy-ej4bb
    @Andy-ej4bb 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent video. I want to learn a little Wolof because I've got a new job, working with a few Wolof speakers.

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it. And that's awesome, it's always really nice to make connections with people through language. I hope this video was helpful. All the best with learning Wolof! 😊

  • @thiateniang6917
    @thiateniang6917 7 місяців тому

    I understand l Bet it ❤️

  • @englishbasedonwolof9309
    @englishbasedonwolof9309 Рік тому +1

    NICE JOB

  • @sentiktok3842
    @sentiktok3842 2 роки тому +2

    Dieureudieuf jambar

  • @melokemet
    @melokemet 4 місяці тому

    🔥

  • @TheFamallama
    @TheFamallama 3 роки тому +6

    For da culture😭😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  3 роки тому

      🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾🇸🇳🇬🇲🇸🇳🇬🇲♥️♥️

  • @babsjob8729
    @babsjob8729 3 роки тому +2

    ❤️💯

  • @ASLmom
    @ASLmom 2 роки тому +1

    What I learned is the Wanag is that basic toilet that is built in the ground that you find in Senegal and some other countries. But it has become the general word for the restroom. Another fun fact I recently learned « pour water » tuur dokh means pp hahahaha

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      Ahh that makes sense! And lolll yeah I feel like we always try to find ways to make everything sound nice or lovely even using the restroom 😂

  • @jiyere
    @jiyere 3 місяці тому

    Hey there! Like your channel
    Do you have any dictionary resources online that includes IPA transcripts of wolof words?

  • @samuelawenti8503
    @samuelawenti8503 2 роки тому +2

    I like Senegal and I hope to visit Senegal some day. I wanna learn how to speak wollof.

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      I hope you get the chance to visit and experience the culture and the people!! ☺️

  • @user-pw6mj5db4n
    @user-pw6mj5db4n 8 місяців тому

  • @ebrahimsarr9563
    @ebrahimsarr9563 2 роки тому +2

    Well I have a wolof speaking crash so do I get a chance to learn the basics of...

  • @marcelinav_
    @marcelinav_ Рік тому +1

    Hi, thank you soo much for taking the time to do this informational vid!! I also have a ?, when they are doing follow up Jamalantehs, like “Ba Defun dara?” or even just “Ana sa wa Kerr?”, is this the time to be honest if the person or persons they are asking about aren’t doing well and explain that to them (those asking), if possible? Just wanting to know if it wouldn’t be in cultural norms to answer honestly with someone you just met in that moment, or to just wait until another time when you know them more and go into detail then. Lol.

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome! And thank you for watching. So, typically we only answer honestly with people we're quite familiar with and close to. With someone you've just met however we tend to keep the greetings surface level almost. But maybe later, as you get to talk more to that person, even in just your first meeting, you can open up about those things. Senegalese people tend to believe strongly in praying for others and others' well-being so it wouldn't be strange or awkward to give details. But I think it'd be best to do so outside of the greetings. I hope this helps!

    • @marcelinav_
      @marcelinav_ Рік тому +1

      @@sincerelysawda Ok, understood, thank you very much. :)

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  Рік тому

      @@marcelinav_ you're welcome! ☺

  • @alexandersilvar
    @alexandersilvar Рік тому

    Hello, I was wondering, do you offer translation service? From wolof to English and English to wolof on realtime by phone.? Thank you

  • @kaaylakkanglais655
    @kaaylakkanglais655 2 роки тому +2

    Great job 👌 keep it up ❤️🇬🇧🇸🇳

  • @bleu7734
    @bleu7734 Рік тому +1

    You speak English very well

  • @momsdou9553
    @momsdou9553 Рік тому +1

    Wolof dou senegal ak gambie rek le nekeu wolof amneu Mauritanie t gnou bari dinagnoukoy lakeu merci .

  • @danayoung5931
    @danayoung5931 Рік тому

    Does anyone know of an app for translating wolof?

  • @tokazika3221
    @tokazika3221 9 місяців тому

    Thank you, I'm a student of wolof language online course, but in our chapter it's "maalekum salaam", is it wrong or something...

  • @modoupanneh7498
    @modoupanneh7498 3 роки тому +3

    I can see you speak Senegalese wolof

  • @GlobalJetGirl
    @GlobalJetGirl 6 місяців тому

    do you offer personal classes?

  • @Dieuecoutes
    @Dieuecoutes 9 місяців тому

    How do you say welcome?

  • @sarahamid3925
    @sarahamid3925 2 роки тому +2

    Jamalenteh is actually common in many African communities. I thought it’s just a Chadian thing 😅 Greetings are just so long

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      Loll oh really? I was aware of Jamalenteh being a thing in other countries but had no idea it was also a long process everywhere 😂

  • @jaybadji2964
    @jaybadji2964 Рік тому +1

    ASA! I noticed your grandmother’s last name is Badji. That’s my last name 😁

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  Рік тому

      WaSalaam! Ayye so we're family now lol. Wellcome ☺☺ And thank you for watching

  • @abdoulayecherifhaidara4942
    @abdoulayecherifhaidara4942 Рік тому +1

    Pleas I wanted to know if the Senegalese and Gambian wolof are the same

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  Рік тому +1

      They're not exactly the same because Senegalese Wolof tends to be mixed with French while Gambian Wolof tends to be mixed with English. But we understand each other when we speak so I don't think the differences are too significant.

  • @roselynegarcer1656
    @roselynegarcer1656 2 роки тому +2

    What does “amut morom y” means ? And “tuti”?

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      “Amut morom y” means that person who is being talked about is unmatched. Like you’re a gem. There’s no one at your level basically. And “tuti” means small or a little bit.

  • @NabihAlAmin
    @NabihAlAmin Рік тому +1

    As Salaamu alaykum Sr. Sawda. Great info & présentation, however sometimes you speak too fast and the subtitles don't stay on long enough to write down and/or read. Jèrèjef.

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  Рік тому +1

      Walaykumsalam! Thank you for the feedback, a lot of people have told me I was speaking too quickly 😅😅 InshaAllah in future videos I'll definitely be mindful of this and slow down a bit and leave the words on the screen a while longer. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment! ☺

  • @DADDY-ww4ox
    @DADDY-ww4ox 2 роки тому +1

    Mashallah , you seem like a lovely lady

  • @mariaware8272
    @mariaware8272 4 місяці тому

    Jerre jef o Merci beaucoup. J'ai famille de Senegal Santa bi❓ Notre Famille Ware. Je suis ne en Chicagou❣️ Je parle Anglais et Espanol. Je veux aprendre plus Wolof. C'est une parte de mon histoire. Aidez moi plus S'il vous Plait🌹

  • @modoupanneh7498
    @modoupanneh7498 3 роки тому +6

    Wolof Gambian and Wolof Senegalese 🥰

  • @marcelinav_
    @marcelinav_ Рік тому +1

    Also, is this Gambian Wolof or western senegalize Wolof? I’m seeing diff people spell and say things a tad bit differently.

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  Рік тому +1

      So my Wolof is a little mix or Gambian and Senegalese lol. And I'm familiar with the French alphabet but tend to spell my Wolof in English and not in a standard way lol so maybe it's a little weird looking 🥴🥴

    • @marcelinav_
      @marcelinav_ Рік тому

      @@sincerelysawda lol, no it’s fine ha ha. I understand. Thank you. Do you speak French? Not sure how long you were raised in Senegal compared to Gambia. (I’m also assuming you went to school).

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  Рік тому +1

      @@marcelinav_ loll I'd be lying if I said yes 😅😅 I understand French to an extent but my speaking is minimal. I lived in Senegal for 2 years and then Gambia for 4-5 years. And you're right, I started school in Gambia. So I learned English first. And I only know French because when I was in high school I took classes.

    • @marcelinav_
      @marcelinav_ Рік тому

      @@sincerelysawda ahhh gotcha. 😊🙏🏻Thank you so much for explaining and the content, that’s so interesting. I admire Senegal and Gambia for its cultural (tribes and such) and language diversity, it amazes me but after the first time I went and got back I was overwhelmed trying to pick the best language to study ha ha. I wanted to study one at a time, but honestly, the more I go, the more I’ll learn and pick up, I have already picked up so much from going once and staying in contact with others from Senegambia.

  • @Pan.USA.Dojang
    @Pan.USA.Dojang Рік тому

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  • @abdoulayecherifhaidara4942
    @abdoulayecherifhaidara4942 Рік тому +1

    And which one are you speaking

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  Рік тому +1

      I'm speaking Gambian Wolof I think but it's also a mix or Senegalese 😅

  • @sentiktok3842
    @sentiktok3842 2 роки тому +3

    Yaw fo deukeu ❤???

  • @ov02002
    @ov02002 Рік тому +1

    My gf calls me “souf” what is that in wolof?

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  Рік тому +1

      "Souf" literally means "annoying" but we tend to use it endearingly when speaking to family and friends. The person might be annoyed by you but it's not always from a place of anger, it might just be like when you're talking to your close friends and call them "annoying" when they joke a lot or do something that makes you roll your eyes or shake your head.

  • @TheCarlScharnberg
    @TheCarlScharnberg 2 роки тому +2

    Are you speaking a different dialect than the standard one? Sounds "off" to my ears, i.e. "mangfi" vs "mangifi" (we say the latter).

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому +1

      I kind of speak a mix of SeneGambian Wolof. So maybe that’s why the way I pronounce things sounds different. I switch back and forth between using Senegalese dialect and Gambian dialect. Not sure if that answered your question 😅 but yeah

    • @TheCarlScharnberg
      @TheCarlScharnberg 2 роки тому +1

      @@sincerelysawda Yes, you did. Thanks so much. I got a little confused. I'm half Gambian, and used to be fluent in Wolof as a kid (sadly not anymore, hence why I'm here). But I immediately recognized that you sounded different and used phrases I wasn't used to (or perhaps recall), so I figured it might be a different dialect.Never encountered that before! Hehe.
      Thanks for trying to teach people Wolof. Almost impossible to find good places to (re)learn it.

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому +1

      @@TheCarlScharnberg ahh okay I see. My family members are both Senegalese and Gambian so I think I got this unique dialect from trying to adapt to the different ways my family speaks. Also growing up in the US and mostly speaking English probably made my dialect hard to place lol.
      I hope your relearning journey hasn’t been too difficult. And you’re welcome! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment 😊

  • @patrickodinaka4208
    @patrickodinaka4208 Рік тому

    Same as fulani language

  • @just8822
    @just8822 Рік тому +1

    Luo from Kenya:
    Helloo =Nang'o ,ber
    How are you =Idhi nade ,Adhi maber
    U =Them
    A =Me
    I =you
    What's your name? Nyingi ng'aa ?
    My name is okoth= Nyinga en Okoth
    Asking for help or assistance
    Please can you give me water?= Akwayi mondo ikonya gi pi ?
    Pi =water
    Help =konya
    Please =akwayi
    So that =mondo
    Etiquette we are on the same page
    I think Wolof has some arabic words .it interfered with originality of their language.

  • @xanoxFR
    @xanoxFR Рік тому

    1:19 ignore

  • @owlthereader7721
    @owlthereader7721 5 місяців тому

    You are amazing, the video is well explained bu too fast, I even couldn't read

  • @SenseiMo247
    @SenseiMo247 Рік тому

    Thank you. My wife and I are going to Senegal in January. You are a beautiful, sweet girl. I have a son for you:)

  • @tarnsingh9036
    @tarnsingh9036 Рік тому

    You r so cute

  • @papisbiaye533
    @papisbiaye533 2 роки тому +2

    But lemme guess,you ain't living in Sénégal,are you ?

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      Yeah I live in South Korea. Haven’t visited Senegal in a while 🥲

    • @papisbiaye533
      @papisbiaye533 2 роки тому +1

      @@sincerelysawda oh wow that's great !!l went in south Korea in 2017 in chuncheon and l've visited jeju island 😊..s.k is a beautiful country !!

  • @khadijahd01
    @khadijahd01 2 роки тому +2

    You are saying the words but YOU ARE FLASH THE WORD FOR A SECOND.
    My husband is from Gambia. I would love to speak my mother-in-law in their language

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      In the future I’ll make sure to leave the words on the screen for a little longer. And that’s great! I hope your learning journey has been easy and enjoyable for you!

    • @khadijahd01
      @khadijahd01 2 роки тому +1

      @@sincerelysawda thank you so much

    • @sincerelysawda
      @sincerelysawda  2 роки тому

      @@khadijahd01 you're welcome~!!😊

  • @PaulMcCullough-ur8xu
    @PaulMcCullough-ur8xu 3 місяці тому

    I live in tupelo Mississippi i hsee met a young man who works at a store near me he speaks broken English and he walks to w work i give him a ride when i see him waking he told me he came across in Mexico like him but he is illegal iv😮always obeyed the law and if trump gets in ha should go back😢

  • @animals4me68
    @animals4me68 8 місяців тому

    Whew she talked so fast i couldn't even get what she was saying in English let alone get how to say them!