Hausa phrases
How to say no in Hausa
No in Hausa is “Aʼa”. There are 3 ways to say it below, with when to use each.
Aʼa
Every way to say no in Hausa
Aʼa
No
Source: common usage, needs native check
Ba laifi
No problem, it's alright
Source: common usage, needs native check
Ba gajiya
No tiredness (reply)
Also Babu gajiya.
Source: Peace Corps/Niger, An Introduction to the Hausa Language
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How do you say no in Hausa?
“Aʼa” Other ways: “Ba laifi” (No problem, it's alright); “Ba gajiya” (No tiredness (reply)).
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