Hausa translation
Hausa Translation for Nigeria and West Africa.
Native Hausa linguists for apps, health campaigns, subtitles and AI data, with correct hooked letters and a second native review on every file.
- Nigeria, Niger and Ghana
- Latin and Ajami scripts
- Free 300 word test
Quick Answer
What Makes Hausa Translation Different from Other African Languages?
Hausa is a common language of trade and media across northern Nigeria and Niger, used by tens of millions of first and second language speakers. It is written in Latin script with hooked letters such as É“, É— and Æ™, so your fonts, keyboards and data pipelines must keep them intact.
At a glance
Hausa at a Glance
The facts our project managers confirm before a Hausa project starts.
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Script | Latin (Boko) with hooked letters É“, É—, Æ™ and Æ´. Some readers also use Ajami, the Arabic script form. |
| Where it is used | Northern Nigeria and Niger, and Hausa communities in Ghana, Cameroon and Chad. |
| Standard form | Standard Hausa is based on the Kano variety. |
| Typical content | Fintech and mobile apps, public health campaigns, radio and video scripts, consent forms and speech data. |
| Not written in standard spelling | Tone and vowel length, which voice talent must read from context. |
What we deliver
Hausa Services we Deliver
Native Hausa linguists, voice talent and data specialists, managed by one project manager.
Apps and Fintech
App strings, onboarding, SMS and USSD text that fits the screen and keeps every hooked letter.
Health and Public Campaigns
Posters, radio scripts and leaflets written in plain Hausa for the communities you reach.
Subtitles and Voiceover
Hausa subtitles and native voiceover for video, online courses and broadcast.
Speech and Text Data
Recording, transcription and annotation in Hausa for AI teams building speech and language models.
Common mistakes
Where Hausa Projects Go Wrong
Most problems in Hausa projects come from a few predictable gaps. This is what we check on every file.
- Hooked letters are replaced. When É“ becomes b or Æ™ becomes k, the meaning can change and the text looks careless. We check them in the final build.
- Voice scripts are misread. Standard spelling does not mark tone or vowel length, so we brief voice talent and review every recording.
- Regional wording is ignored. Content for Niger or Ghana may need different terms from content for Kano, and we adapt when your audience requires it.
- English terms are left unmanaged. Fintech and health copy mixes English and Hausa, so we agree a glossary before translation starts.
How we work
Four Steps from Files to Delivery
Scope
Send your files, target market and deadline. We confirm the dialect or variant, the file format and a fixed price before work starts.
Match
We assign native linguists or voice talent with experience in your subject, and agree a glossary and style notes with you.
Produce and Review
A second native specialist reviews every translation, script or recording against the source and your glossary, in line with ISO 17100.
Deliver
You receive files in the format you need: subtitle files, mixed audio, print-ready layouts or data in your schema.
Free Test Translation
Test Our Hausa on 300 Words, Free
Send us 300 words and we translate them free, with the second native linguist review included, so you can judge the quality before you commit.
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Do you Translate Hausa in Ajami Script?
Yes, on request. Most business content uses Latin script, and we confirm the script your readers use before we start.
Can you Localize a Fintech App into Hausa?
Yes. We translate app strings, SMS and support content, and check length and characters in the build.
Do you Provide Hausa Voiceover?
Yes. Native Hausa voice talent records your scripts, and a second native speaker reviews the audio.
How Do you Check Quality?
A second native linguist reviews every translation against the source and your glossary, following the ISO 17100 two linguist process.
Can I Test you Before I Order?
Send us 300 words and we translate them free, with the second native linguist review included, so you can judge the quality before you commit.
Tell us About Your Hausa Project.
Send your files, audience and deadline. We reply with a fixed price and a delivery date.
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United States
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Email
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