Gambian Wolof (EC)

 

Use these charts to match sentences about what each family member would say about their feelings:

Family Member Translations 
Maam bu goor – Grandfather
Maam bu jigain – Grandmother
Dorm bu goor – Son
Dorm bu jigain – Daughter
Baye – Father
Yaye – Mother
Liir – Baby
Emoji Feelings 
Ma ngi heef – I’m hungry
Ma ngi sohna – I’m tired
Ma ngsi jaama – I’m okay (I have peace)
Ma ngi taneh rek – I’m so so
Ma ngi febarr – I’m sick
Ma ngi baah – I’m great
Dama merr – Im annoyed

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