馃嚦馃嚞 Hausa phrases

How to Say "Will you marry me?" in Hausa

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Za ka yi aure da ni?
"Will you marry me?" in Hausa 路 say it like zah kah yee ow-reh dah nee

The most natural way to say "Will you marry me?" in Hausa is Za ka yi aure da ni?. 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

Za ki yi aure da ni?
Used when asking a female.
Shin za ka yi aure da ni?
A slightly more formal way to ask.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you are proposing marriage to someone. It is a direct and heartfelt way to express your intentions. Make sure to choose a private and comfortable setting for such a significant question.

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Examples in Hausa

HausaEnglish
Na yi tunanin cewa, za ka yi aure da ni?I have been thinking that, will you marry me?
A yau, na yanke shawarar cewa, za ki yi aure da ni?Today, I decided that, will you marry me?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the gender of the pronoun when addressing the person they are proposing to.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

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