yawm yij
The Hmong phrase for brother-in-law is yawm yij.
yawm yij is used to refer to the brother of one's spouse or the husband of one's sibling.
Did you know?
- The word yawm is a title of respect that can be applied to various male elders or specific in-laws, showing that the phrase is built on a foundation of social hierarchy.
- When addressing a 'brother-in-law' in a formal setting, one might use his title instead of his given name to show proper respect.
- While yawm yij is the general term, a Hmong speaker might use a completely different term if the brother-in-law is specifically the husband of an older sister versus a younger sister.
Example conversation
Nao is talking to Cheng about a family gathering.
- NaoCheng, koj tus yawm yij yuav tuaj tsis?Cheng, will your brother-in-law come?
- ChengHo, nws yuav tuaj nrog peb.Yes, he will come with us.
- NaoNws nyiam noj dab tsi?What does he like to eat?
- ChengNws nyiam noj txhua yam.He likes to eat everything.
