Wolof language

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Wolof is a language spoken in Senegal, Gambia and Mauritania. Iso639-code: WOL. It belongs to the Atlantic branch of the Niger-Congo language family.

Some phrases:

• Yes - Waaw.
• No - Deedeet.
• Good Morning - Jama nga fanaan.
• Thank you - Jerejef.
• Good Bye - Be beneen yon.
• Red, pink - Honq (possible etymology of "honky," a US slang term for a white person.

The term "Wolof" is also used to indicate the ethnic group that uses the language.

External links

• Annotated guide to learning the Wolof language
• Wolof - English Dictionary
• Etymology of "honky" from The Straight Dope

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