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How to say “oil” in Hausa

Common WordsLevel 1 · Beginner
English
oil
Hausa translation
Mai

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Yana da kafaɗa mai faɗi

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Examples

Gaisuwa mai yawa.

Many greetings.

Kai, mai kyau!

Hey there, good looking!

Zamo mai kirkira.

Let's be creative.

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