Language/Hausa/Vocabulary/Shopping-Vocabulary
In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary related to shopping in Hausa language. We will cover items, prices, and bargaining phrases commonly used in marketplaces, shops, and supermarkets in Hausa-speaking regions. Shopping is an essential daily activity, and this lesson will help you communicate better when purchasing goods and negotiating with sellers. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to converse in Hausa when shopping and bargaining, enrich your vocabulary, and improve your speaking skills.
Shopping Items
In this section, we will learn the names of common shopping items in Hausa.
Food Items
| Hausa | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| biziri | /bizɪrɪ/ | beef |
| sanu | /sanu/ | goat meat |
| tuna | /tuna/ | fish |
| goro | /goro/ | groundnut |
| tsamiya | /tsamiya/ | pepper |
| ruwa | /ruwa/ | water |
Household Items
| Hausa | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| rashin gina | /raʃin gina/ | soap |
| tasma | /taːsma/ | broom |
| mu | /mu/ | salt |
| zuba | /zuba/ | oil |
| kaɓila | /kabɪla/ | cup |
| karamin kaji | /karǎmin kadʒi/ | spoon |
Clothing Items
| Hausa | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| gwanja | /gwanja/ | gown |
| fari | /farɪ/ | trousers |
| turmi | /turmi/ | wrapper |
| gobar ni | /gobar ni/ | shirt |
| gashi | /gaʃi/ | hat |
| yazama | /jazama/ | shoe |
Price and Quantity
In Hausa, prices and quantities are often discussed in combination. Here are some common examples of prices and quantities:
- wani milo - one liter
- biyar kobo - five naira
- uku - one
- biyu - two
- uku goma sha uku - one for the price of two
- uku takwas - one thousand naira
- biyu takwas - two thousand naira
- talata da uku - three for the price of one
- kudin launi - price reduction
Bargaining Phrases
Bargaining is an essential skill when shopping in Hausa-speaking regions. It is always good to bargain a little, and bargaining is expected in most markets. Here are some Hausa bargaining phrases you can use:
- Ber ka so mu karyata - "Give us the best price."
- Wallahi an gani wani doka - "I won't pay more than a certain price."
- Ka dogara da kai ni faɗi ne - "Your price is too high for me."
- Ki jira je ka yi mishi kwai - "Lower it to half the price."
- Bari in ji yin mahalarta - "Let's make a deal."
- In ji kuka / In ji kayan aiki - "I am interested in your goods."
- A bukatar doka – “I need a price reduction”
- Zaman doka guda – “The price is too expensive“
- Kaya dai ka ban yi – “Take it, I can’t afford it”
Using these phrases will help you bargain better and often result in a better price.
Congratulations, you have completed the "Hausa Vocabulary → Shopping and Bargaining → Shopping Vocabulary" lesson! You can now confidently go shopping in Hausa-speaking regions and communicate more confidently with sellers, negotiate prices, and enrich your vocabulary. Happy shopping!