GEMMIN BI - THE MOUTH
Some of these expressions are not common in Wolof and may not always be readily understood by some Wolof speakers. Many of these (I believe?) were developed by medical professionals as a way to better communicate more precisely with non-Francophone Wolof speakers.
(mouse over for the french)
gémmiñ gi - mouth
làmmiñ wi - tongue
laa gi - tongue tied
làmmiñ wu ndaw wi - uvula (thing that hangs in back of throat)
denqaleñ bi - palate
tuñ mi - lips
tuñu kaw wi - top lip
tuñu suuf wi - bottom lip
ciiñ mi - gums
bëñ bi - tooth
bëñu reewu bi - incisor teeth
bëñu sell wi - canine teeth
bëñu déegéej bi - molar teeth
bëñu màgg dey - wisdom teeth
sofe - to have mouth ulcers
wuum/uum - toothache
cafko gi - sense of taste
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