mijina
The Hausa phrase for "my husband" is mijina.
In some regions, calling your husband Baba (father) is a common informal expression.
What does it mean word for word?
The word mijina is a combination of miji (husband) and the possessive suffix -na (my).
Did you know?
- In some Hausa cultures, a wife may avoid using the word mijina in public as a sign of respect, choosing instead to refer to him by the names of his children.
- In some traditional Hausa contexts, a woman might use the term Malam before her husband's name when describing him to others, even if he is not a formal teacher, to signal his status as a respected man.
- In some northern Nigerian social circles, using the word miji too frequently in public can be seen as overly blunt, so women often use more indirect, polite euphemisms.
Examples in context
- Na turawa mijina saƙo.I'm giving my husband a massage.This sentence is useful for describing giving mijina a massage.Tatoeba #10872305 by ecorralest101, translation #4506225 by Jesse
- Mijina yana da ƙauna da kulawa.My husband is loving and caring.This sentence is useful for describing how mijina is loving and caring.Tatoeba #10848153 by ecorralest101, translation #2230332 by Hybrid
- Na jira mijina har bayan ƙarfe sha biyun dare.I waited for my husband till after midnight.This sentence is useful for describing waiting for mijina until after midnight.Tatoeba #10818122 by ecorralest101, translation #262000 by CK
Example conversation
Aisha is talking to Ibrahim about her family.
- IbrahimYaushe mijinki zai zo?When will your husband arrive?
- AishaMijina zai zo gobe.My husband will come tomorrow.
- IbrahimIna muna fatan ganinsa.We are looking forward to seeing him.
- AishaNa gode, Ibrahim.Thank you, Ibrahim.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
