Vocabulary | Phrases | Grammar |
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 |
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| Straight: miƙaƙƙe | |
| There: da | |
| Here: nan | |
| To walk: Domin tafiya |
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| To drive: Domin tuƙi | |
| To turn: Domin juyawa | |
| Traffic light: Fitilar bada hannu |
We hope you will not need to ask for directions in Hausa. If you do need help then the above sentences are essential. Check our menu above to select another topic or click the "Next" button to view the next lesson.
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