wolTechnical information about ISO 639 language code wol
The table below provides technical details for the Wolof language, designated by the wol code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
| Code |
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| Standard | |
| Name | Official Wolof Native Wollof |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Language varieties | BaolDakarDylofJolofLebuSaloumWalo |
| Related languages | SererFula (Pulaar/Fulfulde)Saafi-SaafiNoon |
| Key facts | Uses a system of noun classes marked by suffixesExhibits vowel harmony based on Advanced Tongue Root (ATR) featuresBorrowings from Arabic and French constitute a sizable part of its modern lexiconFunctions as a primary lingua franca among diverse ethnic groups in Senegal and parts of The GambiaMaintains vibrant oral traditions such as the rhythmic poetry form taasu. |
| Sample phrase | Salaamaalekum, naka nga def? |
| Character encodings | |
| Supported in Localizely |
The Wolof language, identified by the code wol, falls under the 'Individual' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Living' by its type.
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