馃嚦馃嚞 Hausa phrases

How to Say "How old are you?" in Hausa

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Shekarunka nawa?
"How old are you?" in Hausa 路 say it like sheh-kah-roo-nkah nah-wah

The most natural way to say "How old are you?" in Hausa is Shekarunka nawa?. 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

Shekararka nawa?
Used when asking a female.
Shekaran ku nawa?
Used in a formal context or when addressing multiple people.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to know someone's age. It is common in both casual and formal conversations. Make sure to adjust the variant based on the gender of the person you are asking.

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Examples in Hausa

HausaEnglish
Shekarunka nawa?How old are you?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to adjust the phrase based on the gender of the person being asked.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it polite to ask someone's age?

In many cultures, asking age can be sensitive, so it's best to consider the context.

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