Vocabulary

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Grammar

Hausa Directions

These are expressions used when giving or getting directions in Hausa. Very useful when trying to find your way around or when lost.

Excuse me! (to ask someone): Ina da tambaya
Can you show me?: Za ka iya nuna min?
I'm lost: Na ɓata
I'm not from here: Ba a nan nake ba
Can I help you?: Kana bukatar taimakona?
Can you help me?: Za ka iya taimakona?
It's near here: Kusa ya ke da nan
It's far from here: Akwai nisa daga nan
Go straight: tafi a miƙe
Turn left: juya hagu
Turn right: Juya dama
One moment please!: Ji mana don Allah!
Come with me!: Biyo no!
How can I get to the museum? : Ta yaya zan jegidan ajiye kayan tarihi?
How long does it take to get there?: Zuwa wane lokaci za mi isa can?
Downtown (city center):

The following are words which might be used alone or in combination with other words to ask or give directions.

Near: kusa
Far: Nesa
Right: Dama
Left: Hagu
Straight: miƙaƙƙe
There: da
Here: nan
To walk: Domin tafiya
To drive: Domin tuƙi
To turn: Domin juyawa
Traffic light: Fitilar bada hannu

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