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About Hausa
Hausa is the most widely spoken language in West Africa and uses tones.
Speakers
70+ million
Language Family
Afroasiatic
Writing System
Latin alphabet (Boko)
Difficulty
Medium
Spoken in
Why Learn Hausa?
Hausa connects you to Nigeria, Africa's largest economy.
Common Hausa Words
Start your Hausa journey with these essential words and phrases.
Sannu
Hello
SAHN-noo
Na gode
Thank you
nah GOH-day
Don Allah
Please
don ah-LAH
Ee
Yes
ee
A'a
No
ah-AH
Ruwa
Water
ROO-wah
Abinci
Food
ah-BIN-chee
Aboki
Friend
ah-BOH-kee
Soyayya
Love
soh-YAI-yah
Sai anjima
Goodbye
sai ahn-JEE-mah
History of Hausa
Hausa has been a major trade language across the Sahel for centuries. It was historically written in Ajami (Arabic script) before colonial adoption of the Latin alphabet (Boko). Hausa is a lingua franca across West Africa and has a rich literary tradition including poetry and oral storytelling.
Is Hausa Hard to Learn?
Hausa uses the Latin alphabet and has two tones, making it easier than many African languages. Grammar is relatively straightforward with SVO word order. The main challenges are tone distinctions and some unfamiliar sounds.
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