duab thaij duab
The Hmong phrase for 'video' is duab thaij duab.
The term refers to a recording of moving visual images.
Did you know?
- The phrase duab thaij duab literally translates to 'picture changing picture' or 'picture replacing picture'.
- Hmong is a tonal language, meaning the pitch used to say duab or thaij can completely change the meaning of the phrase to something unrelated to 'video'.
- Because 'video' is a relatively modern concept in many Hmong-speaking communities, the term is a descriptive calque rather than a loanword from English.
Examples in context
- Kuv xav saib ib lub duab thaij duab.I want to watch a video.
- Duab thaij duab no zoo heev.This video is very good.
- Koj puas muaj ib lub duab thaij duab?Do you have a video?
Example conversation
Cheng and Mai are sitting on a sofa at home.
- ChengMai, koj puas tau saib duab thaij duab tshiab?Mai, did you watch the new video?
- MaiYog, kuv tau saib nws hos no.Yes, I watched it just now.
- ChengNws puas zoo heev?Was it very good?
- MaiZoo heev, Cheng, koj yuav nyiam nws.Very good, Cheng, you will like it.
