Muna da abinci a gida.

We have food at home.

Breakdown of Muna da abinci a gida.

• abinci: the food
• gida: the home
• muna da: to have

Questions & Answers about Muna da abinci a gida.

How is the phrase 'muna da' used for possession in Hausa?

In Hausa, to show that someone has something, you use the structure (subject) + (a form of 'to be') + da + object. Here, muna is the continuous form of the verb to be for "we," so muna da abinci literally means "we are with food."

Why do we say 'muna' instead of 'mun'?

In Hausa, mun is usually the perfect tense form for "we," indicating a completed action (e.g., mun gani, "we saw" or "we have seen"). Muna, on the other hand, is used in the continuous or habitual sense, so muna da abinci fits the idea of currently having food.

What is the role of 'a gida' in this sentence?

The phrase a gida means "at home" and indicates the location where the food is. So muna da abinci a gida can be understood as "We have food at home," specifying that home is where the food is located.

Can I change 'muna da abinci a gida' to 'muna da abinci a wuri guda'?

Yes, but the meaning will change. A wuri guda means "in one place" or "in a single spot." So muna da abinci a wuri guda would sound like "We have food in one particular place," rather than specifically indicating home. The structure is still correct, but the meaning differs.