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; It is [time]:
; It is [time]:
: _Shi ne [time]_
: _Ƙarfe [lokaci]_


; What time is it?:
; What time is it?:
: _Ya kamata wane?_
: _Ƙarfe nawa ne?_


; What's the time?:
; What's the time?:
: _Abin da wannan lokaci?_
: _Menene lokaci?_


== Numbers and Time ==
== Numbers and Time ==
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! Hausa !! Pronunciation !! English
! Hausa !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Daya || Dah-yah || One
| Ɗaya || Dah-yah || One
|-
|-
| Biyu || Bee-you || Two
| Biyu || Bee-you || Two
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| Uku || Oo-koo || Three
| Uku || Oo-koo || Three
|-
|-
| Hudu || Hoo-doo || Four
| Huɗu || Hoo-doo || Four
|-
|-
| Biyari || Bee-yah-ree || Five
| Biyar || Bee-yah-ree || Five
|-
|-
| Shida || Shee-dah || Six
| Shida || Shee-dah || Six
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| Takwas || Tuh-kwahs || Eight
| Takwas || Tuh-kwahs || Eight
|-
|-
| Tares || Tuh-rees || Nine
| Tara || Tuh-rees || Nine
|-
|-
| Goma || Goh-mah || Ten
| Goma || Goh-mah || Ten
|-
|-
| Goma sha Daya || Goh-mah shah dah-yah || Eleven
| Goma sha Ɗaya || Goh-mah shah dah-yah || Eleven
|-
|-
| Goma sha Biyu || Goh-mah shah bee-yoo || Twelve
| Goma sha Biyu || Goh-mah shah bee-yoo || Twelve
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| Goma sha Uku || Goh-mah shah oo-koo || Thirteen
| Goma sha Uku || Goh-mah shah oo-koo || Thirteen
|-
|-
| Goma sha Hudu || Goh-mah shah hoo-doo || Fourteen
| Goma sha Huɗu || Goh-mah shah hoo-doo || Fourteen
|-
|-
| Goma sha Biyar || Goh-mah shah bee-yah || Fifteen
| Goma sha Biyar || Goh-mah shah bee-yah || Fifteen
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| Goma sha Takwas || Goh-mah shah tuh-kwahs || Eighteen
| Goma sha Takwas || Goh-mah shah tuh-kwahs || Eighteen
|-
|-
| Goma sha Tares || Goh-mah shah tuh-rees || Nineteen
| Goma sha Tara || Goh-mah shah tuh-rees || Nineteen
|-
|-
| Ashirin || Uh-shee-reen || Twenty
| Ashirin || Uh-shee-reen || Twenty
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=== Telling the Time ===
=== Telling the Time ===


Telling the time in Hausa is quite straightforward, as it follows a similar structure to English. The general structure is:
Telling time in Hausa is straightforward as it follows a similar structure to English. The general structure is:
 
<code>hour + da + minutes</code>
<code>hour + da + minutes</code>


For example:
'''Note:''' the Hausa phrase for hour 'Awa' is changing to 'Ƙarfe' when asking or telling time.
; It is 1:30.
: _Shi ne daya da goma sha uku_


; It is 2:15.
For example:  
: _Shi ne biyu da goma sha biyar_


; It is 7:45.
*It is 1:30. : ''Ƙarfe Ɗaya da mintuna Talatin.''
: _Shi ne bakwai da tares da hudu_
*It is 2:15. : ''Ƙarfe Biyu da mintuna Sha biyar.''
*It is 7:45. : ''Ƙarfe Bakwai da mintuna Arba'in da Biyar.''


In Hausa, "hour" is expressed by either using the Hausa numbers from 1 to 12, or by using the Arabic numbers 1 to 12. "Hour" is followed by "da", meaning "and", and then the number of minutes from 1 to 59.
Sometimes 15, 30 and 45 minutes, are shortened to ''kwata'', '' rabi'' and ''rabi da kwata'' or ''saura kwata'' respectively.


Keep in mind that Hausa speakers use a 12-hour clock, meaning that they reference time from 1 to 12, rather than resetting the counting at noon, as is the case with a 24-hour clock.
In Hausa, the "hour" can be expressed using either the Hausa numbers from 1 to 12 or the Arabic numbers from 1 to 12. The "hour" is followed by "da", which means "and", and then the number of minutes from 1 to 59.
 
It is important to note that Hausa speakers use a 12-hour clock. They reference time from 1 to 12, rather than resetting the counting at noon, as is the case with a 24-hour clock.


Additionally, Hausa speakers sometimes reference time by referring to the prayer times according to the Islamic calendar, which are observed five times a day. These include:
Additionally, Hausa speakers sometimes reference time by referring to the prayer times according to the Islamic calendar, which are observed five times a day. These include:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Prayer time !! Time in Hausa
!Prayer time!!Time in Hausa
|-
|-
| Dawn prayer || _Fajr_
|Dawn prayer||_Fajr_
|-
|-
| Midday prayer || _Zuhr_
|Midday prayer||_Zuhr_
|-
|-
| Afternoon prayer || _Asr_
|Afternoon prayer||_Asr_
|-
|-
| Sunset prayer || _Maghrib_
|Sunset prayer||_Maghrib_
|-
|-
| Night prayer || _Isha_
|Night prayer||_Isha_
|}
|}


If you are in a Hausa-speaking country, it is essential to be aware of these prayer times, as businesses and services may close during these periods.
If you are in a Hausa-speaking country, it is essential to be aware of these prayer times, as businesses and services may close during these periods.


=== Asking for the Time ===
===Asking for the Time===


To ask someone for the time in Hausa, you can use the following phrases:
To ask someone for the time in Hausa, you can use the following phrases:  


; What's the time?:
;What's the time?:
: _Abin da wannan lokaci?_
:_Ƙarfe nawa?_  


; What time is it?:
;What time is it?:
: _Ya kamata wane?_
:_Ƙarfe nawa ne?_


Alternatively, if you want to ask if someone has the current time, you can use the following phrases:
Alternatively, if you want to ask if someone know the current time, you can use the following phrases:  


; Do you have the time?:
;Do you know the time?:
: _Shin shi ne wani lokaci?_
:_Ko ka san ƙarfe nawa?_  


; Can you tell me the time?:
;Can you tell me the time?:
: _Ka iya baka lokaci?_
:_ko za iya faɗa min lokaci?_


=== Common Time-Related Vocabulary ===
===Common Time-Related Vocabulary===


Here are a few common words and phrases that are useful to know when discussing time in Hausa:
Here are a few common words and phrases that are useful to know when discussing time in Hausa:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Hausa !! Pronunciation !! English
!Hausa!!Pronunciation!!English
|-
|-
| _Lokaci_ || Loh-kah-see || Time
|_Lokaci_||Loh-kah-see||Time
|-
|-
| _Farar tare_ || Fuh-ruh rah-rei || Early morning
|_Farar safe_||fah-rah-r sah-feh||Early morning
|-
|-
| _Aljanna_ || Al-jahn-nah || Noon
|_Hantsi_||Al-jahn-nah||Noon
|-
|-
| _Azumi_ || Uh-zoo-mee || Fasting
|_Azumi_||Uh-zoo-mee||Fasting
|-
|-
| _Asuba_ || Uh-sooh-bah || Afternoon
|_Asuba_||Uh-sooh-bah||mornig prayer
|-
|-
| _Maraba _ || Mah-rah-bah || Good afternoon
|_Maraba_||Mah-rah-bah||Welcome
|-
|-
| _Ashi mashi_ || Ah-shee-mah-shee || Evening
|_Yamma_||Yam-mah||Evening
|-
|-
| _Ina kwana?_ || Ee-nah kwah-nah || How old are you?
|_Ina kwana?_||Ee-nah kwah-nah||Good morning
|-
|-
| _Magana ta kwana?_ || Mah-gah-nah tah kwah-nah || What's the time?
|_Ƙarfe nawa?_|| Kar-feh nah-wah||What's the time?
|}
|}


== Conclusion ==
==Conclusion==


Now that you know the basics of telling time in Hausa, you can effectively ask and answer questions about time. With practice, you will develop a strong familiarity with Hausa numbers and time-related vocabulary, enabling you to speak Hausa with ease. Congratulations on taking the first step to learning Hausa and mastering this fascinating aspect of the language!
Now that you know the basics of telling time in Hausa, you can effectively ask and answer questions about time. With practice, you will develop a strong familiarity with Hausa numbers and time-related vocabulary, enabling you to speak Hausa with ease. Congratulations on taking the first step to learning Hausa and mastering this fascinating aspect of the language!
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==Other Lessons==  
==Other Lessons==
*[[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Numbers|Numbers]]
* [[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Numbers|Numbers]]
*[[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Basic-Phrases-in-Hausa|Basic Phrases in Hausa]]
* [[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Basic-Phrases-in-Hausa|Basic Phrases in Hausa]]
*[[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/People-in-Hausa|People in Hausa]]
* [[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/People-in-Hausa|People in Hausa]]
*[[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
*[[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Camping|Camping]]
* [[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Camping|Camping]]
*[[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Ordering-at-a-Restaurant|Ordering at a Restaurant]]
* [[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Ordering-at-a-Restaurant|Ordering at a Restaurant]]
*[[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Introducing-Yourself|Introducing Yourself]]
* [[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Introducing-Yourself|Introducing Yourself]]
*[[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Common-Food-Items|Common Food Items]]
* [[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Common-Food-Items|Common Food Items]]
*[[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Transportation|Transportation]]
* [[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Transportation|Transportation]]
*[[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Numbers-1-20|Numbers 1 20]]
* [[Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Numbers-1-20|Numbers 1 20]]




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==Sources==
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* [https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/Hausa Hausa - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com]
*[https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/Hausa Hausa - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com]


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Hausa → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Numbers and Time → Telling Time

Telling time is an essential part of daily life, and is no exception in Hausa-speaking cultures. Knowing how to tell the time in Hausa will greatly improve your ability to communicate with Hausa speakers, and enable you to navigate Hausa-speaking countries with ease. In this lesson, you will learn how to tell the time in Hausa, including how to ask for and give the current time.

Expressions of Time[edit | edit source]

In Hausa, as in English, there are different ways to express time, depending on the context:

It is [time]
_Ƙarfe [lokaci]_
What time is it?
_Ƙarfe nawa ne?_
What's the time?
_Menene lokaci?_

Numbers and Time[edit | edit source]

Before delving into how to tell the time, it is essential to review the Hausa numbers from 1 to 20, as they are frequently used when expressing time.

Hausa Numbers 1-20[edit | edit source]

Here are the Hausa numbers from 1 to 20, along with their English translations:

Hausa Pronunciation English
Ɗaya Dah-yah One
Biyu Bee-you Two
Uku Oo-koo Three
Huɗu Hoo-doo Four
Biyar Bee-yah-ree Five
Shida Shee-dah Six
Bakwai Buh-kwah-ee Seven
Takwas Tuh-kwahs Eight
Tara Tuh-rees Nine
Goma Goh-mah Ten
Goma sha Ɗaya Goh-mah shah dah-yah Eleven
Goma sha Biyu Goh-mah shah bee-yoo Twelve
Goma sha Uku Goh-mah shah oo-koo Thirteen
Goma sha Huɗu Goh-mah shah hoo-doo Fourteen
Goma sha Biyar Goh-mah shah bee-yah Fifteen
Goma sha Shida Goh-mah shah shee-dah Sixteen
Goma sha Bakwai Goh-mah shah buh-kwah-ee Seventeen
Goma sha Takwas Goh-mah shah tuh-kwahs Eighteen
Goma sha Tara Goh-mah shah tuh-rees Nineteen
Ashirin Uh-shee-reen Twenty

Keep in mind that Hausa is a tonal language, meaning that the tone you use when pronouncing a word may change its meaning. It is important to listen closely to the tones used in Hausa, and to practice the proper intonation to ensure that you are understood.

Telling the Time[edit | edit source]

Telling time in Hausa is straightforward as it follows a similar structure to English. The general structure is:

hour + da + minutes

Note: the Hausa phrase for hour 'Awa' is changing to 'Ƙarfe' when asking or telling time.

For example:

  • It is 1:30. : Ƙarfe Ɗaya da mintuna Talatin.
  • It is 2:15. : Ƙarfe Biyu da mintuna Sha biyar.
  • It is 7:45. : Ƙarfe Bakwai da mintuna Arba'in da Biyar.

Sometimes 15, 30 and 45 minutes, are shortened to kwata, rabi and rabi da kwata or saura kwata respectively.

In Hausa, the "hour" can be expressed using either the Hausa numbers from 1 to 12 or the Arabic numbers from 1 to 12. The "hour" is followed by "da", which means "and", and then the number of minutes from 1 to 59.

It is important to note that Hausa speakers use a 12-hour clock. They reference time from 1 to 12, rather than resetting the counting at noon, as is the case with a 24-hour clock.

Additionally, Hausa speakers sometimes reference time by referring to the prayer times according to the Islamic calendar, which are observed five times a day. These include:

Prayer time Time in Hausa
Dawn prayer _Fajr_
Midday prayer _Zuhr_
Afternoon prayer _Asr_
Sunset prayer _Maghrib_
Night prayer _Isha_

If you are in a Hausa-speaking country, it is essential to be aware of these prayer times, as businesses and services may close during these periods.

Asking for the Time[edit | edit source]

To ask someone for the time in Hausa, you can use the following phrases:

What's the time?
_Ƙarfe nawa?_
What time is it?
_Ƙarfe nawa ne?_

Alternatively, if you want to ask if someone know the current time, you can use the following phrases:

Do you know the time?
_Ko ka san ƙarfe nawa?_
Can you tell me the time?
_ko za iya faɗa min lokaci?_

Common Time-Related Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Here are a few common words and phrases that are useful to know when discussing time in Hausa:

Hausa Pronunciation English
_Lokaci_ Loh-kah-see Time
_Farar safe_ fah-rah-r sah-feh Early morning
_Hantsi_ Al-jahn-nah Noon
_Azumi_ Uh-zoo-mee Fasting
_Asuba_ Uh-sooh-bah mornig prayer
_Maraba_ Mah-rah-bah Welcome
_Yamma_ Yam-mah Evening
_Ina kwana?_ Ee-nah kwah-nah Good morning
_Ƙarfe nawa?_ Kar-feh nah-wah What's the time?

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Now that you know the basics of telling time in Hausa, you can effectively ask and answer questions about time. With practice, you will develop a strong familiarity with Hausa numbers and time-related vocabulary, enabling you to speak Hausa with ease. Congratulations on taking the first step to learning Hausa and mastering this fascinating aspect of the language!

Table of Contents - Hausa Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Nouns and Pronouns


Numbers and Time


Verbs and Conjugation


Everyday Activities


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Dining


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Travel and Tourism


Hausa Customs and Traditions


Shopping and Bargaining


Negation and Questions


Hausa Proverbs and Sayings


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]

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