Hausa phrases
How to say good morning in Hausa
Good morning in Hausa is “Ina kwana?”. There are 2 ways to say it below, with when to use each.
Ina kwana?
Every way to say good morning in Hausa
Ina kwana?
Good morning
Literally 'how did you sleep?'. Used from waking until late morning. Reply: Lafiya lau.
Source: UW-Madison, Resources for Self-Instructional Learners of LCTLs: Hausa Greetings
Barka da safiya
Good morning
A 'blessing' greeting for the morning; reply Barka kaɗai or Yauwa.
Source: common usage, needs native check
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How do you say good morning in Hausa?
“Ina kwana?”. Literally 'how did you sleep?'. Used from waking until late morning. Reply: Lafiya lau. Other ways: “Barka da safiya” (Good morning).
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