Feelings

1. Ina farin ciki

   I am happy

   Usage

   Literally "I have a white belly" — Hausa colours emotion with the belly

2. Ina baƙin ciki

   I am sad

   Usage

   Literally "I have a black belly" — also usable to express sympathy

3. Ina murna

   I am rejoicing

   Usage

   Joy at a celebration — for weddings and festivals

4. Ina jin daɗi

   I feel good

   Usage

   Also works as a comment on hospitality or food

5. Ina fushi

   I am angry

   Usage

   A strong statement — try calm negotiation first

6. Ina jin haushi

   I am annoyed

   Usage

   Milder than anger — for friends only

7. Ina jin tsoro

   I am scared

   Usage

   Show this to ask for help when you feel unsafe

8. Ina damuwa

   I am worried

   Usage

   For voicing worry about a plan or your health

9. Ina jin gajiya

   I am tired

   Usage

   After a long journey — grounds for asking to rest

10. Ina jin barci

    I am sleepy

    Usage

    Literally "I feel sleep" — a gentle way to decline an invitation

11. Na yi mamaki

    I am surprised

    Usage

    For good and bad surprises alike

12. Ina son ka

    I like you (to a man)

    Usage

    To a woman it becomes "ina son ki" — Hausa changes the ending with the listener's gender

13. Ina ƙaunar ka

    I love you (to a man)

    Usage

    Stronger than "son" — to a woman it is "ina ƙaunar ki". Reserve it for a partner or family

14. Ina kewar ka

    I miss you (to a man)

    Usage

    To a woman it is "ina kewar ki" — fine for friends and family

15. Ina jin kunya

    I am embarrassed / shy

    Usage

    "Kunya" covers both shyness and modesty, and sits at the heart of Hausa manners

16. Na gundura

    I am bored

    Usage

    Only with close friends — rude if someone is showing you around

17. Na sami sauƙi

    I feel better / relieved

    Usage

    For recovering from illness and for a worry lifting

18. Ina alfahari

    I am proud

    Usage

    Also works as praise for someone else

19. Ina jin kaɗaici

    I feel lonely

    Usage

    For sharing how you feel on a long stay, with someone close

20. Hankalina ya kwanta

    I am at ease

    Usage

    Literally "my mind has settled" — for when a worry is resolved

21. Ina lafiya

    I am fine

    Usage

    The standard reply to "kana lafiya?" — safe with anyone

22. Ba ni da lafiya

    I am not well

    Usage

    The basic way to say you feel ill

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