Senegal / Official language
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What language is mostly spoken in Senegal?
Wolof is the most widely spoken language as a first or second language (80%). French is the official language (inherited from the colonial era) but only about 15-20% of men and 1-2% of women understand French.
Mar 20, 2024
Is Wolof similar to French?
Compared to French or English, Wolof is a very simply language. The vocabulary may not be similar to that of my native tongue but there are few grammar rules and one word can be used in a multitude of meanings.
How does Senegal say hello?
Salaa maalikum — Traditional greeting for hello. The Wolof use some Arabic phrases, such as this one, which means “Are you at peace?” The response is always Maalikum salaam “Yes, I am at peace.”
Do they speak Creole in Senegal?
Casamancese Creole (autoglossonym: kriyol or liŋgu kristoŋ 'Christian language') is spoken in the Senegalese Province of Lower Casamance (in French: Basse-Casamance) in some districts of the city of Ziguinchor (mainly Santhiaba, Boucotte-Corentas, Boudody, Escale, Kandé, and Néma) and in some surrounding villages, (1) ...
Several of the Senegalese languages have the status of "national languages": Wolof, Balanta-Ganja, Arabic, Jola-Fonyi, Mandinka, Mandjak, Mankanya, Noon (Serer- ...
Wolof is the most widely spoken one, with 80% of the population speaking it as a first or second language, acting as Senegal's lingua franca alongside French.
May 13, 2024 · Senegal's official language is French and widespread online posts claiming the country replaced it with Arabic in a decision made at a ...
The 2013 census of Senegal records over 30 languages and dialects spoken in the country. Although French is the official language, it is spoken by only ...
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Some 39 languages are spoken in Senegal, including French (the official language) and Arabic. Linguists divide the African languages spoken there into two ...
Mar 20, 2024 · Senegal is a multilingual country with 36 languages listed. Wolof is the most widely spoken language as a first or second language (80%).
The 2013 census of Senegal records over 30 languages and dialects spoken in the country. Although French is the official language, it is spoken by only about 37 ...
Wolof is a West African language spoken mainly in Senegal, Gambia and southern Mauritania. The language has influenced the societies and economies of West ...