taya murna
Congratulations in Hausa is taya murna.
taya murna is used as an interjection to express approbation.
Meaning: expressing approbation (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase taya murna literally means 'to join in joy' or 'to participate in happiness'.
How does it change in a sentence?
While taya murna is the general phrase, you can specify who you are congratulating by using different pronouns within the phrase: use ina taya ka murna to say 'I congratulate you' to a male, ina taya ki murna to a female and ina taya ku murna to a group of people.
Did you know?
- In Hausa culture, saying taya murna is frequently paired with a handshake using only the right hand. Using the left hand during this gesture is viewed as a sign of disrespect.
- The verb taya used in taya murna also means 'to help' or 'to assist'. This suggests that congratulating someone is seen as a form of emotional support.
- Socializing through 'joining in joy' can involve a literal financial component where people contribute money to the person's celebration.
Examples in context
- Kun cancanci taya murna.You deserve congratulations.This sentence shows how to say someone deserves taya murna.Tatoeba #10874647 by ecorralest101, translation #4981375 by PvtMarc
- Taya murna, kin sami ciki.Congratulations, you're pregnant.This sentence shows using taya murna to congratulate someone on pregnancy.Tatoeba #10880621 by ecorralest101, translation #5832788 by OsoHombre
- Taya murna, aboki.Congratulations, buddy.This sentence shows using taya murna when addressing a friend.Tatoeba #10896322 by ecorralest101, translation #7745489 by shekitten
- Barka da sabuwar makaranta!Congratulations on starting school!
- Barka da sabon littafi!Congratulations on your new book!
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Example conversation
Abdullahi tells Zainab she passed her exams.
- AbdullahiNa ji ka ci jarrabawar, taya murna!I heard you passed the exam, congratulations!
- ZainabNa gode sosai, Abdullahi.Thank you very much, Abdullahi.
- AbdullahiKin yi kokari sosai.You worked very hard.
- ZainabHaka ne, na yi farin ciki.That's true, I am very happy.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
