Kaza tana da nama mai daɗi.

to have

Breakdown of Kaza tana da nama mai daɗi.

• kaza: the chicken
• nama: the meat
• mai daɗi: delicious

Questions & Answers about Kaza tana da nama mai daɗi.

What does “tana da” mean in this sentence?

In Hausa, tana is a third-person singular feminine form of the verb “to be” in the continuous aspect, and da often translates to “has” or “with.” So together, tana da can mean “she has” or “it has.” In this context, it describes the chicken as having meat that is tasty.

Why do we have “nama” in the sentence if we already mention “kaza” (chicken)?

Even though kaza is chicken, nama literally means “meat,” emphasizing the meat part of the chicken. This distinction is common in Hausa, where you might specify the type of meat to highlight its qualities—here, it’s talking about the tasty meat of the chicken.

What is the role of “mai daɗi?”

Mai daɗi describes something that is “tasty” or “delicious.” The word mai can function like an adjective marker meaning “one who possesses” or “characterized by,” and daɗi refers to pleasantness or deliciousness. Together, mai daɗi highlights the positive quality (tastiness) of the chicken’s meat.

Is “kaza” masculine or feminine?

In Hausa, kaza (chicken/hen) is generally treated as feminine in the third-person singular form, which is why the verb form is tana da (she has) rather than yana da (he has).

Why is “tana” used instead of “suna” or “ina?”

• Tana = she/it (singular) is (doing something)
• Suna = they (plural) are (doing something)
• Ina = I am (doing something)

Since kaza is singular (one chicken), we use tana. If you were talking about multiple chickens, you would use suna.