raum
The Hmong word for kidney is raum.
raum is a noun used to refer to the kidney, the organ in the body.
Meaning: an organ in the body (noun)
Did you know?
- In Hmong shamanic traditions, the raum is not merely a biological organ, but is treated as a distinct spiritual entity within the body.
- While English speakers associate the heart with love, Hmong traditions often link the raum to the capacity for bravery and grit.
- When discussing health in a traditional context, a person might say their raum is 'cold' or 'hot' to describe an imbalance, rather than using medical terms.
Examples in context
- Kuv mob raum heev.My kidney hurts a lot.
- Lub raum yog ib lub ntsini ntawm lub cev.The kidney is an organ in the body.
Example conversation
At a clinic, Yia asks Tou about his health.
- YiaTou, koj puas muaj mob raum?Tou, do you have kidney pain?
- TouYog, kuv lub raum mob heev.Yes, my kidney hurts very much.
- YiaKoj puas tau mus ntsib kws lawm?Have you seen a doctor?
- TouKuv tseem tsis tau mus.I haven't gone yet.
