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walahi
What does walahi mean?
An emphatic way of swearing that something is true, similar to "I swear" or "honestly, believe me."
"Walahi, I no touch your money, na true I dey talk."
Origin
From Hausa (itself from Arabic "wallahi," meaning "by God"); documented on naijalingo.com.
Frequently asked questions
What does "walahi" mean?
It means "I swear (to God)" — used to emphasize that you're being truthful.
Where does the word come from?
It comes from Hausa, which itself borrowed the Arabic phrase "wallahi," meaning "by God."
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