hausa

• Substantivo que designa um indivíduo do povo hausa, que vive principalmente no norte da Nigéria, ou a língua chádica amplamente usada como língua de comércio na África Ocidental.

A noun referring to a member of a people primarily inhabiting northern Nigeria, or the Chadic language widely used as a trading language in West Africa.

nome próprio

1. An ethnic groupB2formal

   A member of a large ethnic group primarily found in northern Nigeria and surrounding regions of West Africa.

   Hauçá

   • The Hausa are known for their rich cultural traditions and history.
   • Many Hausa people are engaged in trade across West Africa.
   • She interviewed a Hausa elder about their traditional crafts.
   • Hausa communities have a strong influence in Nigerian politics.

2. A languageB2formal

   The Chadic language of the Hausa people, widely used as a lingua franca in West Africa.

   Língua hausa

   • Hausa is one of the most spoken African languages.
   • He is learning Hausa to communicate with his business partners in Kano.
   • The radio broadcast includes news in both English and Hausa.
   • Hausa has many dialects but is mutually intelligible across regions.