Hmong

The Hmong word for tree is ntoo. ntoo is used to refer to a large woody plant.

The English phrase “I hate you” is translated into Hmong as Kuv ntxub koj. Kuv ntxub koj is used as an expression of intense dislike toward another person.

The English word “purple” is translated into Hmong as tsam xem. tsam xem is a noun used to refer to the color purple.

The Hmong word for wife is poj niam. poj niam is a noun used to refer to a female partner in a marriage.

The Hmong word for go is mus. The verb mus is used to describe moving through space, specifically moving from one place to another.

The Hmong word for medicine is tshuaj. The term tshuaj is a broad word used to refer to any substance used for healing.

The Hmong phrase for baby is me nyuam mos. me nyuam mos is used to refer to a very young human being.

The Hmong word for dad is txiv. txiv is used as an informal noun to refer to a father.

The Hmong word for ‘younger brother’ is kwv. kwv is a noun used to refer to a male sibling who is younger than oneself.

The English phrase “hi” is translated into Hmong as Nyob zoo. Nyob zoo is used as a way to say hello.