1. "To break" or "to crush": This is the most common meaning. It refers to the act of breaking something, usually with force.
* Example: "Na kashi kwai" (I broke an egg).
* Example: "Kashi dutse" (Crush the stone).
2. "Bone": This refers to the skeletal structure of humans and animals.
* Example: "Kashi na hannu" (The bone of the hand).
3. "To divide": This meaning is less common but still used. It refers to the act of dividing something into parts.
* Example: "Kashi kayan abinci" (Divide the food).
4. "To win": This meaning is more informal and refers to winning a contest or competition.
* Example: "Sun kashi mu a wasan" (They beat us in the game).
It's important to pay attention to the context when trying to understand the meaning of "kashi" in Hausa.
Note: "Kashi" can also be a Hausa surname.