Meaning of the word hausa in English
What does hausa mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hausa
US /ˈhaʊsə/
UK /ˈhaʊ.sə/
Noun
1.
a member of a people inhabiting a region of West Africa, chiefly northern Nigeria and southern Niger
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The Hausa are known for their rich cultural heritage.
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Many Hausa people live in bustling cities.
2.
the Chadic language of the Hausa people, which is the most widely spoken indigenous language in West Africa
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She is learning to speak Hausa.
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Hausa is a tonal language.