Occupation names in Hausa and English

To learn Hausa language, common vocabulary is one of the important sections. Common Vocabulary contains common Hausa words that we can used in daily life. Occupation are one part of common words used in day-to-day life conversations. If you are interested to learn Occupation names in Hausa, this place will help you to learn all Occupation names in English to Hausa language. Occupation vocabulary words are used in daily life, so it is important to learn all Occupation names in English to Hausa and play Hausa quiz and also play picture vocabulary, play some games so you get not bored. If you think too hard to learn Hausa language, then 1000 most common Hausa words will helps to learn Hausa language easily, they contain 2-letter words to 13-letter words. The below table gives the translation of Occupation vocabulary words in Hausa.


Occupation names in Hausa and English

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List of Occupation names in Hausa


Here is the list of Occupation in Hausa language and their pronunciation in English.

Occupation names - Hausa

Accountant akawu
Actor dan wasa
Actress yar wasan kwaikwayo
Advocate gabatarwa
Agent wakili
Architect m
Artist mai fasaha
Auctioneer mai gwanjon kaya
Author marubucin
Baker mai yin burodi
Barber wanzami
Betel Seller mai sayar da betel
Blacksmith maƙeri
Boatman mai jirgin ruwa
Brasier rigar mama
Broker dillali
Bus driver direban bas
Butcher mahauci
Butler mai shayarwa
Carpenter kafinta
Carrier dako
Cashier mai karbar kudi
Chauffeur direban mota
Chemist mai ilmin kimiyar magani
Cleaner tsabtace
Clerk magatakarda
Coachman kocin
Cobbler takalmin gilashi
Collector mai tarawa
Compositor mawaki
Compounder haduwa
Conductor madugu
Confectioner ɗan kamshi
Constable ɗan sanda
Contractor dan kwangila
Cook dafa
Coolie sanyi
Craftsman mai sana'a
Dancer yar rawa
Dentist likitan hakori
Designer mai tsarawa
Doctor likita
Draftsman mai zane
Dramatist mai wasan kwaikwayo
Draper draper
Druggist likitan shan magani
Dyer mai rini
Editor edita
Electrician lantarki
Engineer injiniya
Examiner mai dubawa
Farmer manomi
Fireman mai kashe wuta
Fisherman masunci
Florist mai sayad da furanni
Gardener lambu
Glazier glazier
Goldsimth zinariya
Hairdresser mai gyaran gashi
Hawker shago
Inspector sufeto
Jeweller mai yin kayan ado
Journalist ɗan jarida
Judge yi hukunci
Labourer ma'aikaci
Landlord mai gida
Lawyer lauya
Lecturer malami
Librarian ma'aikacin laburare
Lifeguard mai ceton rai
Magician mai sihiri
Manager manajan
Mason mason
Mechanic makaniki
Merchant dan kasuwa
Messenger manzo
Midwife ungozoma
Milkmaid yar aikin madara
Milkman mai shayarwa
Minister ministan
Model samfurin
Musician mawaƙi
News reader mai karanta labarai
Novelist marubucin littattafai
Nurse m
Oilman mai
Operator ma'aikaci
Optician likitan ido
Painter mai zane
Peon peon
Perfumer mai kamshin turare
Pharmacist likitan magunguna
Photographer mai daukar hoto
Physician likita
Pilot matukin jirgi
Plumber mai aikin famfo
Poet mawaki
Policeman dan sanda
Politician ɗan siyasa
Postman ma'aikacin gidan waya
Potter maginin tukwane
Priest firist
Printer firintar
Proprietor mai mallakar
Publisher m
Receptionist mai karbar baki
Retailer dillali
Sailor mai jirgin ruwa
Scientist masanin kimiyya
Sculptor mai sassaka
Secretary sakatare
Seedsman dan tsaba
Shoemaker mai gyaran takalmi
Shop assistant mataimakin shago
Shopkeeper mai shago
Soldier soja
Surgeon likita mai fiɗa
Sweeper mai shara
Tailor tela
Taxi driver direban tasi
Teacher malami
Translator mai fassara
Travel agent wakilin tafiya
Treasurer ma'aji
Turner mai juyawa
Vaccinator allurar rigakafi
Veterinary doctor likitan dabbobi
Waiter mai jira
Waitress mai jiran aiki
Washerman mai wanki
Washerwoman mai wanki
Watchman mai tsaro
Weaver saƙa
Workers ma'aikata
Writer marubuci






Top 1000 Hausa words


Here you learn top 1000 Hausa words, that is separated into sections to learn easily (Simple words, Easy words, Medium words, Hard Words, Advanced Words). These words are very important in daily life conversations, basic level words are very helpful for beginners. All words have Hausa meanings with transliteration.


Eat ci
All duka
New sabo
Snore kururuwa
Fast sauri
Help taimako
Pain zafi
Rain ruwan sama
Pride girman kai
Sense hankali
Large babba
Skill gwaninta
Panic tsoro
Thank na gode
Desire sha'awa
Woman mace
Hungry yunwa

Daily use Hausa Sentences


Here you learn top Hausa sentences, these sentences are very important in daily life conversations, and basic-level sentences are very helpful for beginners. All sentences have Hausa meanings with transliteration.


Good morning Barka da safiya
What is your name Menene sunanka
What is your problem menene matsalar ku?
I hate you na ki jinin ka
I love you Ina son ku
Can I help you zan iya taimaka muku?
I am sorry Yi hankuri
I want to sleep ina so in yi barci
This is very important Wannan yana da matukar muhimmanci
Are you hungry kuna jin yunwa?
How is your life yaya rayuwarka take?
I am going to study zan yi karatu
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