Nama yana da muhimmanci ga abinci.

to be

Breakdown of Nama yana da muhimmanci ga abinci.

• abinci: the food
• nama: the meat
• muhimmanci: important

Questions & Answers about Nama yana da muhimmanci ga abinci.

What does “yana da” mean, and why is it used here?

Yana da literally combines yána (he/it is) and da (with/has) to convey the idea of “has” or “possesses.” In this sentence, it’s more like saying “has importance” or “is important.”

Why do we use “muhimmanci” instead of some other form, like “muhimmin” or “muhimmanci ne”?

Muhimmanci is a noun meaning “importance.” In Hausa, the phrase yána da muhimmanci translates roughly to “it has importance.” If you said muhimmanci ne, it would mean “it is importance,” which sounds less natural in this context.

What role does “ga” play in this sentence?

Ga can mean “to” or “for,” but it can also indicate relevance or a relationship. In this sentence, ga abinci is something like “with respect to food” or “for food.”

Is there a difference if I say “Nama muhimmanci ne ga abinci”?

It would sound awkward or less idiomatic. In general, yána da muhimmanci is the common way to say “it is important.” Saying muhimmanci ne by itself means “it is importance,” which is technically not wrong but doesn’t flow as naturally.

Could I replace “Nama” with other foods or items using the same structure?

Yes! For example, “Kwai yána da muhimmanci ga abinci” (Eggs are important for food) follows the same pattern. Just swap out the noun Nama (meat) for any item you want to talk about.