Mu za mu je gida gobe.

the home

Breakdown of Mu za mu je gida gobe.

• mu: we
• za je: will go
• gobe: tomorrow

Questions & Answers about Mu za mu je gida gobe.

Why do we see mu at both the beginning of the sentence and again as za mu?

In Hausa, the first mu indicates the subject pronoun (we), while za mu is a future construction. Za signifies a future action, and it is typically followed by a short pronoun (in this case, mu again) to indicate who will perform the action.

Why is the verb je used in this sentence?

In Hausa, je is the verb meaning to go. When combined with za mu, it indicates that the action of going will happen in the future.

What is the difference between gida and house in English?

Gida can mean house or home, and in many contexts, it simply means home. In this sentence, it’s referring to the concept of going home, though it can also refer to a physical house depending on context.

How is the word gobe used in sentences, and does it change form?

Gobe means tomorrow and is used to indicate future time. It typically does not change form regardless of whether it appears at the beginning or the end of a sentence.

Could we omit mu at the beginning and just say Za mu je gida gobe?

Yes, you can. In casual speech, Hausa speakers often drop the subject pronoun when the future tense is clear (by za mu). However, including mu at the start can be stylistic or for emphasis, making it clear which group of people is involved.

How would you respond if you wanted to say We will not go home tomorrow?

You can negate it by using the negative marker ba. One common structure is: Ba za mu je gida gobe ba. The ba occurs before za and is repeated at the end of the sentence.