yug
In Hmong, the word for "born" is yug.
The word yug is an adjective used to describe the state of having been given birth to.
Meaning: given birth to (adj)
Did you know?
- In traditional Hmong shamanism, the way a person is 'born' or their spirit is settled at birth involves specific spiritual concepts that lack a direct English equivalent.
- A person's identity upon being yug is tied to a patrilineal clan system that remains unchanged even if the person moves to a different country.
- In many Hmong dialects, the concept of being 'born' is often inextricably linked to the phrase 'to come out' or 'to emerge' from the womb.
Example conversation
Kao and Yee are talking about their families.
- KaoKoj hluas rov yug thaum twg?When was your younger sibling born?
- YeeNws yug xyoo tas kawv.He was born last year.
- KaoNws zoo nkauj kawg.He is very cute.
- YeeUa tsaug, Kao.Thank you, Kao.
