| KANURI | HAUSA | MEANING | |
| Borrowing | Existing | ||
1 | Godedu | Wusha | Godiya | Thanking |
2 | Wahala | Jumbaro | Wahala | Fatigue |
3 | Bincike | Kushene | Bincike | Research |
4 | Zahi | Muktu | Zahi | Heat |
5 | Wondo | Yange | Wando | Trousers |
6 | Yardadu | Karate | Yarda | Acceptance |
7 | Mutunci | Noum kom | Mutumci | Integrity |
8 | Turane | Joune | Tura | Push forward |
9 | Gashi | Kunduri | Gashi | Hair |
10 | gashinbaki | Cikunduri | Gashinbaki | Mustache |
11 | Dubara | Nunga | Dubara | Strategy |
12 | Nasartu | Jabtukena | Nasara | Chance/victory |
13 | walakanci | Njokuno | Walakanci | Humiliation |
14 | Kasko | Ngaya | Kasko | Pot |
15 | bakinciki | Karu culum | Bakin ciki | Wickedness |
16 | Kalaci | Masana | Kalaci | Food |
17 | Likitari | Lotordi | Likita | Health center |
18 | Dambe | Ngeluwu | Dambe | Kick (using hand) |
19 | ganingna | Asugna | Ganewa | Understanding |
20 | Zato | Gene | Zato | suspicion |