How to Say “Saturday” in Hmong

By Joanne Violet • Updated September 29, 2026

hnub vas thiv

Saturday in Hmong is hnub vas thiv.

Meaning: day of the week (noun)

Is it said differently in some regions?

Lub Hav Zaj is a formal way to say Saturday in Central Hmong.

How does it change in a sentence?

The word hnub (day) is often used as a prefix for all days of the week in Hmong.

Did you know?

In traditional Hmong culture, the concept of a seven-day week was not indigenous and was adopted through contact with other cultures.
The word hnub used in hnub vas thiv is etymologically linked to the Old Chinese word for 'sun', 日.
The word hnub in hnub vas thiv does not just mean 'day' but also refers to the 'sun'.

Examples in context

Hnub vas thiv yog hnub zoo.
Saturday is a good day.
Kuv yuav tuaj hnub vas thiv.
I will come on Saturday.
Puas yog hnub vas thiv koj muaj caij?
Do you have time on Saturday?

Example conversation

Yee and Kao are planning a meeting.

Yee

Peb yuav sib ntsib thaum twg?
When shall we meet?
Kao

Peb ntsib hnub vas thiv no, Yee.
Let's meet this Saturday, Yee.
Yee

Hnub vas thiv zoo heev.
Saturday is very good.
Kao

Kuv yuav hnov koj li lus.
I will hear from you.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries hnub, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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About The Author

Joanne Violet

Nyob zoo, it's me, Joanne. I am a lover of the vibrant Hmong culture and language, a passion which I share through my extensive guides on various Hmong phrases. I am also passionate about teaching and learning languages, traveling, and journaling. I enjoy cooking, specifically experimenting with traditional Hmong recipes. Evoking smiles by saying "Kuv hlub koj" keeps language learning fun and exhilarating. Let's learn together, making our cultural journey exciting and valuable.

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