Kuv nco koj
The phrase 'I miss you' in Hmong is Kuv nco koj.
Kuv nco koj is used to express that you miss someone. The central verb nco can mean both 'to miss' and 'to remember' depending on the context.
Meaning: I miss you (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Kuv (I), nco (miss/remember) and koj (you).
How does it change in a sentence?
To intensify the feeling and say 'I miss you very much', you can add heev to the end of the phrase: Kuv nco koj heev.
Did you know?
- Hmong is a tonal language, meaning that changing the pitch of the words Kuv, nco or koj can completely change their meaning into unrelated words.
- The phrase Kuv nco koj can be used to express grief for a deceased relative, as it functions as 'I remember you'.
- The word nco is actually a shortened version of a Thai word meaning 'to remember' or 'to memorize'.
Examples in context
- Kuv nco koj daim duab.I miss your face.
- Kuv nco koj heev.I miss you very much.
- Kuv nco koj tsis tu ncua.I miss you constantly.
Example conversation
Xiong and Nao are talking on the phone.
- XiongNyob zoo, Nao. Kuv nco koj.Hello, Nao. I miss you.
- NaoKuv nco koj thiab, Xiong.I miss you too, Xiong.
- XiongKoj yuav rov qab los thaum twg?When will you come back?
- NaoKuv yuav los hli tom ntej.I will come next month.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries koj, kuv, nco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
