Hausa phrases
How to say congratulations in Hausa
Congratulations in Hausa is “Barka!”. There are 3 ways to say it below, with when to use each.
Barka!
Every way to say congratulations in Hausa
Barka!
Congratulations! / Bless you!
Said after a birth, a wedding, recovery from illness, a lucky escape, or a sneeze.
Source: Peace Corps/Niger, An Introduction to the Hausa Language
Barka da aure
Congratulations on the marriage
Source: Peace Corps/Niger, An Introduction to the Hausa Language
Barka da haihuwa
Congratulations on the birth
Source: Peace Corps/Niger, An Introduction to the Hausa Language
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How do you say congratulations in Hausa?
“Barka!”. Said after a birth, a wedding, recovery from illness, a lucky escape, or a sneeze. Other ways: “Barka da aure” (Congratulations on the marriage); “Barka da haihuwa” (Congratulations on the birth).
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