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Afrikan Language Institute => Wolof Language Resources => Topic started by: Khafrahotep on Jan 28, 2015, 07:05 PM

Title: Wolof Translation Help-gctid142083
Post by: Khafrahotep on Jan 28, 2015, 07:05 PM
Could someone take a couple minutes to help me, I'm looking to translate these english words into Wolof. I am striving to find a new proper Kmtyw name for myself. Much thanks and appreciation in advance to all those who help me on this new personal naming quest. Jërëjëf!

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Title: Wolof Translation Help-gctid142301
Post by: Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé on Jan 30, 2015, 08:29 PM
QuoteKhafrahotep;142083 wrote: Could someone take a couple minutes to help me, I'm looking to translate these english words into Wolof. I am striving to find a new proper Kmtyw name for myself. Much thanks and appreciation in advance to all those who help me on this new personal naming quest. Jërëjëf!

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  • Warrior - Xeexkat
  • Teacher - Jangalekat
  • Scientist - Muuskat; Xam-xamkat
  • Universal - bu àdduna, bu dunyaa
  • Universe - àdduna, dunyaa
  • Sun - jant
  • Magnet - bijjaan

  • Magnetic - bu bijjaan
  • Power - doole
  • Powerful - bu doole
  • Wise - muus
  • Living Sun - jant buy dund
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Title: Wolof Translation Help-gctid142303
Post by: Khafrahotep on Jan 30, 2015, 08:48 PM
Jërëjëf Obadele! :soldiert: (I salute you Brother)
Title: Wolof Translation Help-gctid142307
Post by: Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé on Jan 30, 2015, 10:27 PM
Nu ko bokk! :soldierg:
Title: Wolof Translation Help-gctid144516
Post by: Heru Djet on Feb 23, 2015, 09:34 PM
QuoteObadele Kambon;142301 wrote:
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  • Universe - àdduna, dunyaa

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It's interesting that the Kiswahili word for universe, dunia, is so similar to the Wolof. This is the second similarity that I've seen in recent days. Is dunyaa derived from aAmwic?
Title: Wolof Translation Help-gctid144517
Post by: Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé on Feb 23, 2015, 09:45 PM
Yes: http://islamic-dictionary.tumblr.com/post/6167498171/dunya-aAmwic-is-a-word (http://islamic-dictionary.tumblr.com/post/6167498171/dunya-aAmwic-is-a-word)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunya (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunya)