poj niam
The Hmong word for wife is poj niam.
poj niam is a noun used to refer to a female partner in a marriage.
Meaning: female partner in a marriage (noun)
Which one should you use?
While poj niam refers to a wife, the corresponding term for a husband is poj txiv.
Did you know?
- In Hmong, the term for 'wife', poj niam, is constructed by combining two different words that both essentially mean 'female' or 'woman'.
- In Hmong culture, the identity of a poj niam is deeply connected to a strict clan system that dictates how she can marry and interact with her husband's family.
- The word niam in poj niam can also be used independently to mean 'mother'.
Examples in context
- Nws poj niam zoo heev.His wife is very good.
Example conversation
Tou is introducing Yia to a friend.
- TouNov yog kuv tus poj niam, Yia.This is my wife, Yia.
- YiaNyob zoo, Yia.Hello, Yia.
- TouYia yog ib tug poj niam txaus siab.Yia is a kind wife.
- YiaKoj nyob zoo heev, Tou.You are very lucky, Tou.
