馃嚦馃嚞 Hausa phrases

How to Say "Of course" in Hausa

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
tabbas
"Of course" in Hausa 路 say it like tah-bahs

The most natural way to say "Of course" in Hausa is tabbas. 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

hakika
more formal, often used in written contexts
lallai
used to emphasize certainty in casual conversations

When to use it

You can use 'tabbas' when you want to confirm something positively. It is appropriate in both casual and formal conversations. It conveys assurance and agreement with what has been said.

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Examples in Hausa

HausaEnglish
Tabbas zan zo gobe.Of course, I will come tomorrow.
Tabbas wannan yana da kyau.Of course, this is good.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'tabbas' with 'eh' which means 'yes', but 'tabbas' conveys a stronger sense of certainty.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear tabbas, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Hausa with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'tabbas'?

Use 'tabbas' when you want to express certainty or agreement.

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