Learn Hausa: Numbers, Greetings & Conversation

Greetings

Greeting is serious business. Learn the exchanges that open every conversation.

Lesson 1 of 3

Day and night greetings

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Sannu da aiki means “well done with your work”. Greetings change with the hour, the person’s work and their health.

Lesson 2 of 3

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Audu

Hauwa

Audu

Hauwa

Lesson 3 of 3

Tap two cards that belong together.

★ quiz

What does “Ina kwana?” ask? → How did you sleep?. It is the usual morning greeting.

What is the usual reply? → Lafiya lau. Lafiya lau means “fine”.

What does “Don Allah” mean? → Please. Don Allah is “please”.

What does “Sannu da aiki” say? → Well done with your work. You say it to someone who is working.

Which phrase means “See you later”? → Sai an jima. Sai an jima means see you later.

Which greeting fits the afternoon? → Ina wuni?. Ina wuni? asks about the day.