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Questions & Answers about Ke, zo gida.
Why is Ke used here instead of Kai?
In Hausa, Ke refers to a single female listener (second-person singular feminine). Meanwhile, Kai is used for a single male listener. So if you're speaking to a woman or girl, you say Ke; if it's a man or boy, you say Kai.
Is zo in Ke, zo gida an imperative?
Yes. Zo is the imperative form of the verb meaning come. It’s a direct command asking the listener to come.
Why is there a comma after Ke?
The comma separates the address (Ke) from the command (zo gida). It emphasizes that you are directly calling the attention of her (the person you're speaking to) before giving the command.
Can I say something like Ku, zo gida?
Yes, if you’re addressing more than one person. Ku is the plural form for you, so Ku, zo gida means "All of you, come home."
What does gida literally mean?
Gida means home or house. In the context of Ke, zo gida, it implies that the speaker is telling the person to come home or come to the house.
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