How to Say “Tomorrow” in Hmong

By Graham Charlie • Updated October 2, 2026

tagkis

The Hmong word for 'tomorrow' is tagkis.

tagkis is an adverb used to refer to the day after the present day.

Meaning: on the day after the present day (adv)

Did you know?

Because Hmong was historically an oral language, the written form of tagkis using the Roman Popular Alphabet is a relatively recent development from the 1950s.
The spelling of tagkis in the Roman Popular Alphabet uses a trailing character to indicate tone, which acts as a silent musical instruction for the speaker.
Hmong is a tonal language, meaning that if the tone of tagkis is shifted, it can change the word's meaning entirely or become unrecognizable to a native speaker.

Example conversation

Yia and Xiong are discussing their meeting schedule.

Yia

Koj puas tuaj tau hnub no?
Can you come today?
Xiong

Tsis tau, kuv tsis muaj sij hawm.
No, I don't have time.
Yia

Koj puas tuaj tau tagkis?
Can you come tomorrow?
Xiong

Yog, kuv tuaj tau tagkis.
Yes, I can come tomorrow.

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About The Author

Graham Charlie

Hello there, I am Graham! Fascinated by Hmong culture and language, I have dedicated myself to creating comprehensive guides to teach English speakers Hmong verbiage. My interests range from exploring Hmong traditional 'Qeej' music to the culinary delights like 'Rice'. When I am not penning down guides, you can find me trying to master the art of Hmong dance or expanding my Hmong vocabulary. I say 'Nyob zoo' (hi, how are you?) from here and look forward to helping you discover the world of Hmong language!

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