Wolof
pronunciation
How to pronounce Wolof in British English:
UK [ˈwəulɔ:f]
How to pronounce Wolof in American English:
US [ˈwoˌlɑf]
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- Noun:
- the West AFrican language of the Wolof people in Senegal; related to Fula
Word Origin
- Wolof (n.)
- African people of Senegal and Gambia. Also the name of the Niger-Congo language they speak.
Example
- 1. Wolof , pulaar , diola and mandingo are also used .
- 2. In a nation where sheep are given names and kept inside homes as companion animals , the most popular show on television is " khar bii , " or literally , " this sheep " in the local wolof language .