馃嚦馃嚞 Hausa phrases

How to Say "Dog" in Hausa

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
kare
"Dog" in Hausa 路 say it like kah-reh

The most natural way to say "Dog" in Hausa is kare. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

kare mai kyau
used to refer to a good or well-behaved dog
kare gida
refers to a guard dog or a dog kept at home

When to use it

You can use 'kare' when talking about dogs in general. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. If you want to specify the type of dog or its behavior, you can use variants like 'kare mai kyau' or 'kare gida'.

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Examples in Hausa

HausaEnglish
Kare na yana da kyau.My dog is good.
Kare gida yana tsare gidanmu.The guard dog is protecting our house.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'kare' with 'kura', which means 'fox'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the plural form of 'kare'?

The plural form is 'karnuka'.

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