馃嚦馃嚞 Hausa phrases

How to Say "Money" in Hausa

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
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"Money" in Hausa 路 say it like koo-dee

The most natural way to say "Money" in Hausa is kudi. 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

kudi mai yawa
used to refer to a large amount of money
kudi na hannu
refers to cash or money in hand

When to use it

You can use 'kudi' when talking about money in general. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. For example, when discussing expenses or savings, 'kudi' is the right word to use.

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Examples in Hausa

HausaEnglish
Na sayi sabuwar mota da kudi na.I bought a new car with my money.
Common mistake
A common mistake is using 'kudi' only in formal contexts; it is also used in everyday conversation.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the plural form of 'kudi'?

'Kudi' is used both in singular and plural forms in Hausa.

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