Hausa phrases

How to say welcome in Hausa

Welcome in Hausa is “Sannu da zuwa”. There are 2 ways to say it below, with when to use each.

Sannu da zuwa

Every way to say welcome in Hausa

Sannu da zuwa

Welcome

Literally 'greetings on your coming'.

Source: Peace Corps/Niger, An Introduction to the Hausa Language

Barka da zuwa

Welcome

Source: Peace Corps/Niger, An Introduction to the Hausa Language

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How do you say welcome in Hausa?

“Sannu da zuwa”. Literally 'greetings on your coming'. Other ways: “Barka da zuwa” (Welcome).

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