Joanne Violet

The Hmong word for brother is kwv tij.

The Hmong word for the sensation of smell is hniav. hniav is used as a noun to refer to the sensation or sense of smell.

The Hmong phrase for “you’re ugly” is koj dab tuag. The phrase koj dab tuag is used to tell someone that they are not physically attractive.

The Hmong word for snow is daus.

The Hmong word for green is ntsuab. ntsuab is an adjective used to describe something that has the color green.

The Hmong word for monster is dab. dab is a broad term used to describe a spirit, ghost or monster.

The Hmong word for thyroid is thyroid. This term refers to the butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck that regulates the body’s metabolism.

The Hmong word for “kiss” is hnia. hnia refers to a touch with the lips.

To say “my name is” in Hmong, use kuv lub npe hu ua. This phrase is used to identify yourself to others.

The English phrase ‘happy birthday’ is translated into Hmong as Zoo siab hnub yug.