Common Hausa proverbs and figurative idioms with their meanings explained, for an upper-level learner. Front: the Hausa idiom. Back: English meaning and usage note.
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- Hannu ɗaya ba ya ɗaukar jinka
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"One hand cannot lift a big load." A proverb about the need for cooperation and unity.- Kadan-kadan har ya kai dubu
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"Little by little, until it reaches a thousand." A proverb about how small, steady efforts accumulate into something great.- Rashin sani ya fi dare duhu
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"Ignorance is darker than the night." A proverb warning that not knowing is worse than any darkness.- Alheri ba ya ɓacewa
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"A good deed is never lost." A saying that kindness is always eventually rewarded.- Mai hankuri ya kan dafa dutse har ya sha romonsa
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"The patient person cooks a stone until they drink its broth." A famous proverb about patience eventually paying off.- Gaskiya ta fi ƙarfi
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"Truth is stronger than anything." A saying that truth ultimately prevails.- Baki ɗaya
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Literally "one mouth." Idiom for unanimous agreement, acting together as one.- Ciki ya ɓaci
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Literally "the stomach has spoiled." Idiom for being upset or unhappy.- Zuciya ta tashi
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Literally "the heart rose." Idiom for being startled or anxious.- Fuska ta ruɗe
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Literally "the face got confused." Idiom for embarrassment or confusion.- Kunya ta kama ni
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Literally "shame caught me." Idiom for "I am ashamed."- Tsoro ya kama ni
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Literally "fear caught me." Idiom for "I am afraid."- Fushi ya kama ni
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Literally "anger caught me." Idiom for "I am angry."- Murna ta cika ni
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Literally "joy filled me." Idiom for "I am overjoyed."- Zuciya biyu
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Literally "two hearts." Idiom for indecision, being of two minds.
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