Hausa

Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria and southern Niger.

Hausa language Hausa dialect

Hausa is a Chadic language spoken primarily in northern Nigeria and southern Niger. It serves as a lingua franca among speakers of various ethnic groups in the region.

/ˈhaʊsə/

Hausa is derived from Hausaland, a historical region in West Africa.

Hausa is a language spoken by millions of people in West Africa, like when you hear someone speaking it at a market in Nigeria or Niger.

Hausa has a rich oral tradition, including proverbs and folktales
It's used as a lingua franca for trade across many parts of West Africa
Hausa has been written in various writing systems throughout its history, including Arabic script

What is Hausa? It's a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria and southern Niger
Who speaks Hausa? Millions of people across West Africa speak it
Is Hausa an official language? It is an official language in Nigeria and Niger

Chadic languages Niger-Congo languages

Nigeria Niger

African country language linguistic