nrawm nrawm
The Hmong phrase for hurry up is nrawm nrawm.
Use nrawm nrawm when you want to tell someone to go faster.
Meaning: go faster (verb)
Did you know?
- Using nrawm nrawm without a polite particle can sound very abrupt or harsh to elders in Hmong culture.
- Hmong is a tonal language, so the pitch used when saying nrawm nrawm can change the word's meaning entirely if the tones are not strictly observed.
- In Hmong, repeating a word like nrawm nrawm often serves to intensify the meaning or create a sense of urgency rather than just describing a state.
Examples in context
- Nws yuav tsum nrawm nrawm mus.He needs to go faster.
Example conversation
Yia and Yee are leaving for a party.
- YiaYee, nrawm nrawm hla tsev!Yee, hurry up and get across the house!
- YeeKuv tab tom nrhiav kuv lub xib fte.I am looking for my wallet.
- YiaPeb yuav mus къauv lawm.We are going to be late.
- YeeKuv pom lawm, kuv tuaj li.I found it, I'm coming.
