xob laim
/sɒ˥.lai̯˩̰/
The Hmong word for "thunder" is xob laim.
xob laim is used to describe the deep, rumbling noise.
Meaning: deep, rumbling noise (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/sɒ˥.lai̯˩̰/
Did you know?
- The first part of the phrase, xob, is linked to a mythical 'thunder creature' in Hmong belief systems.
Examples in context
- Kuv hnov xob laim deb.I hear thunder far away.
Example conversation
Yee and Kao are sitting on a porch during a storm.
- YeeKao, koj puas hnov xob laim?Kao, do you hear thunder?
- KaoYee, kuv hnov nws rov qib.Yee, I hear it again.
- YeeXob laim qhov no nrov kawv.This thunder is very loud.
- KaoPeb yuav tsum mus hauv tsev.We should go inside.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry xob laim, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries laim, xob, xob laim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
