Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Geography
Hi Hausa learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about Hausa vocabulary related to geography. With these words and phrases, you will be able to talk about different places, landscapes, and natural phenomena in Hausa.
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Asking Directions & Clothes.
Countries and Continents[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the names of different countries and continents in Hausa. Knowing these words is essential when talking about different parts of the world.
| Hausa | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Afirka | /a.fiɾ.ka/ | Africa |
| Asiya | /a.si.ja/ | Asia |
| Amurka | /a.muɾ.ka/ | America |
| yammacin tumuni | /jʌm.ma.tʃin tu.mu.ni/ | European countries (literally "countries of the white man") |
| sifarasar Amurka | /si.fa.ɾa.sar a.muɾ.ka/ | South America |
| Tarkan Amurka | /taɾ.kaŋ a.muɾ.ka/ | North America |
| Najeriya | /na.dʒe.ɾi.ja/ | Nigeria |
| Ghana | /ɡa.na/ | Ghana |
| Niger | /ni.dʒeɾ/ | Niger |
| Kamaru | /ka.ma.ɾu/ | Cameroon |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Najeriya ya dawo? (Is Nigeria your country?)
- Person 2: Ee, Najeriya shine naku. (Yes, Nigeria is my country.)
Landscapes and Natural Phenomena[edit | edit source]
Here are some vocabulary related to landscapes and natural phenomena.
| Hausa | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| tsauni | /t͡sa.u.ni/ | desert |
| goge | /ɡɔ.ɡɛ/ | mountain |
| wuri | /wu.ɾi/ | river |
| rafi | /ɾa.fi/ | stream |
| jirgin sama | /d͡ʒiɾ.ɡin sa.ma/ | sky |
| kankara | /kan.ka.ra/ | forest |
| hantsi | /hantsi/ | beach |
| dutsen wai | /du.tsɛn wai/ | waterfall |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Wannan farko ne na goge da na kankara ne sosai. (This is my first time seeing a mountain and a forest together.)
- Person 2: Shi ne babban dalilin Allah. (It's one of God's great creations.)
Directions and Orientation[edit | edit source]
In order to navigate around a place, you need to know some basic directions and orientation in Hausa.
| Hausa | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| kudu | /ku.du/ | north |
| katsin hula | /kat.sin hu.la/ | south |
| kasa | /ka.sa/ | east |
| kasar lardin | /ka.saɾ lar.din/ | west |
| yamma | /jʌm.ma/ | up |
| sama | /sa.ma/ | down |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Ina tunani ko na kudu ko na hula? (Am I facing north or south?)
- Person 2: Kuda na kasa, hula na katsina. (North is to your right, south is to your left.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
With these words, you now have a basic understanding of Hausa vocabulary related to geography. Remember to practice with native speakers and continue to build your Hausa vocabulary. To improve your Hausa Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: Problems in Hausa & Weather.
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