maj
The Hmong word for "hurry" is maj.
maj is used as a verb meaning to do things quickly.
Meaning: to do things quickly (verb)
Did you know?
- Because Hmong uses a system of tone markers, the final consonant in the written form of maj does not represent a sound but rather the pitch of the vowel.
- While 'hurry' is a single word in English, Hmong speakers might emphasize different tones or add particles to maj to express whether they are rushing out of necessity or out of panic.
- Because Hmong has two major dialects, White Hmong and Green Hmong, a person from one group might pronounce maj so differently that a person from the other group does not recognize it.
Examples in context
- Maj maj xwb.Just hurry up.
- Koj yuav tsum maj maj.You must hurry.
Example conversation
Mai and Cheng are late for a meeting.
- MaiCheng, maj taug kev mus!Cheng, hurry up and walk!
- ChengKuv tab tom maj lawm.I am hurrying already.
- MaiPeb yuav mus qis lawm.We are going to be late.
- Chengzoo, kuv mam li maj mus.Okay, I will hurry along.
