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Rab Riam – The Knife in Hmong

Annotated diagram of a Hmong knife and sheath, showing labeled parts such as the handle, sheath, blade, and rope tether.

Downloads Vocab Words – Excel Knife-Vocab-DatabaseDownload Excel File The above file is a list of all of the vocabulary used in this lesson. You can use it to make flash cards, etc. Presentation – PowerPoint and PDF Knife-in-Hmong – PresentationDownload PowerPoint Above is a copy of the PowerPoint presentation for your reference. Knife-in-Hmong-PresentationDownload PDF The … Read More

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How to Pronounce the K, Q, and C in Hmong

Side view of a skull with the tongue highlighted against the lower back of the throat, alongside text explaining the letter Q pronunciation.

Table of Contents The Letter KPronunciation Drill: KThe Letter QPronunciation Drill: QPronunciation Drill: KHPronunciation Drill: QHThe Letter CPronunciation Drill: CHow to Pronounce ‘CH’Pronunciation Drill: CH The Letter K How to Pronounce the letter K in Hmong Pronunciation of ‘ko’ To pronounce the letter K, you need to press your tongue lightly against the back of … Read More

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Journal: qhov txos, qhov cub, txauj, awb kaus npua, hnoos tsis nto

qhov txos - heated stove

qhov txos qhov txos -fire-heated wok supported by brick or clay housing qhov txos For a while I had trouble understanding the difference between ‘qhov txos’ and ‘qhov cub’ in Hmong. After doing some research, I learned that ‘qhov txos’ is a kind of specialized cooktop that uses clay or brick to make an oven … Read More

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How to pronounce the T, D and R in Hmong

Side-view illustration of a skull with the tongue pressed against the back of the top front teeth, labeled T and t with an arrow pointing to the tongue position.

The letter ‘T’ in Hmong How to pronounce the letter ‘T’ in Hmong The pronunciation of ‘to’ To pronounce the letter T, place the tongue against the back of the top front teeth. Doing that, try to imitate the sound above. The letter ‘D’ in Hmong How to pronounce the letter ‘D’ in Hmong. The … Read More

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The Foot in Hmong

Annotated diagram of a human foot labeled in Hmong with arrows pointing to the toes, arch, instep, heel, and sole.

The Foot – Documents Below you can download the pdf chart that you saw in the video with all of the vocabulary. The Foot – PDF Chart of VocabularyDownload PDF Below you can download a list of the vocabulary in the excel format which you can use to make flash cards or for whatever you … Read More

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The Upper Skeleton in Hmong

Educational diagram titled "The Upper Skeleton in Hmong" showing a skull and upper body bones with labeled arrows in Hmong and English.

Diagram The Upper Skeleton in HmongDownload PDF Vocabulary List (Excel File) Below you can download a simple list of the vocabulary used in this lesson to use as you please. It can help when making your own flash cards. vocab-of-the-upper-skeletonDownload Excel File The Upper Skeleton in Hmong Below you will find audio files for the … Read More

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What To Call A Non-Relative in Hmong

Chart titled What To Call A Non-Relative In Hmong, showing Hmong kinship terms organized by gender and relationship status in a table with small illustrated characters.

Table of Contents Cheat SheetsResearchMemrise CourseHow to Refer to a Non Relative in HmongIf you are male……and you meet a young boy.…and you meet a man.…and you meet an older man.…and you meet a young girl.…and you meet a woman.…and you meet an older woman.If you are female……and you meet a young boy.…and you meet … Read More

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Anatomy Shape Prefix Words in Hmong

Educational poster titled Shape Prefix Words in Hmong, showing the prefix caj meaning ridge with examples for a mountain ridge and the bridge of the nose, alongside illustrations of a mountain ridge and a nose profile.

Worksheet Shape-PrefixesDownload PDF This PDF explains the concepts covered in the video along with one additional shape prefix word and a review at the end to test your memory. Research Hmong-for-Beginners-AJ-extract-133-134Download PDF My lesson is based on information from the book Hmong for Beginners. You can download the original information above. Table of Contents caj … Read More

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Family Terms for a Man

Educational chart titled Family Terms for a Man in Hmong, showing labeled family relationships and relatives around a central figure marked YOU.

Cheat Sheets Below you can download the entire family chart in both Green and White Hmong. For the sake of simplicity, the lessons have been broken up by section so this video just contains the explanation of the terms for the older relatives. Family Terms in White Hmong Family Terms in White HmongDownload PDF Family … Read More

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Family Terms for a Woman

Educational chart showing Hmong family terms for a woman, including her husband’s family and her siblings, with labeled cartoon figures connected by relationship lines.

Cheat Sheets Below you can download the entire family chart in both Green and White Hmong. For the sake of simplicity, the lessons have been broken up by section so this video just contains the explanation of the terms for the older relatives. Family Terms in White Hmong Family Terms in White HmongDownload PDF Family … Read More

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Family Terms in Hmong – The Elders

Educational chart titled Family Terms in Hmong - Elders, showing labeled family relationships with illustrated male and female figures connected by lines.

Cheat Sheets Below you can download the entire family chart in both Green and White Hmong. For the sake of simplicity, the lessons have been broken up by section so this video just contains the explanation of the terms for the older relatives. Family Terms in White Hmong Family Terms in White HmongDownload PDF Family … Read More

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Ways to say ‘There’ in Hmong

Illustrated poster showing two people standing in a grassy landscape and pointing toward a mountain range under cloudy skies, with the heading Ways to say ‘there’ in Hmong.

Extra Documents Location-words-by-Annie-JasserDownload PDF The above pdf is an excerpt from Annie Jaisser’s book Hmong For Beginners. It covers all direction words. Direction-words-Jean-MottinDownload PDF The above document is a translated section of Jean Motin’s book Elements of White Hmong Grammar. It is the section on Location words. Lesson Below are slides along with audio (below … Read More

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Up There – Down There- Nrad – Ped

Rooftops of a small hillside village surrounded by dense greenery and layered mountains in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Extra Documents Location-words-by-Annie-JasserDownload PDF The above pdf is an excerpt from Annie Jaisser’s book Hmong For Beginners. It covers all direction words. Direction-words-Jean-MottinDownload PDF The above document is a translated section of Jean Motin’s book Elements of White Hmong Grammar. It is the section on Location words. Lesson The Hmong language has quite a few … Read More

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Zaub – Vegetables in Hmong

Illustration of red peppers and green leaves with the label 'kua txob – red peppers' and the heading 'Zaub – Vegetables in Hmong'.

Table of Contents – Navigation Downloads Extras Zaub – Vegetables in Hmong DIB QOS TAUM OTHER ZAUB Extra Items Downloads Zaub-Vegetables-PDFDownload PDF Zaub-Flash-Cards-PDFDownload PDF Download and print the following PDF. It is best to print the flash cards on cardstock paper since this will make it more difficult to see the answers through them. Cut … Read More

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Txiv Hmab Txiv Ntoo – Fruit

A green guava shown whole and cut in half, with seeds visible in the sliced half and the Hmong label text above and below.

Cheat Sheet Txiv Hmab Txiv Ntoo – FruitsDownload PDF Flash Cards Txiv Hmab Txiv Ntoo – Flash CardsDownload PDF Download and print the following PDF. It is best to print the flash cards on cardstock paper since this will make it more difficult to see the answers through them. Cut them out and write the … Read More

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3.1 – Hmong Language – Vocabulary – Professions

Woman in a gray blazer and white shirt posing against a gray backdrop with the word Professions in the upper left corner.

This video increases our Hmong language vocabulary and understanding about everyday jobs and professions, and how to use these terms accurately in a sentence. This really helps us out with day to day conversation, making small talk, or helping where there is a need.  Happy studying. 🙂 INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON: custom worksheet to use … Read More

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Different Ways to Say “Cut” in Hmong

luaj - to cut down weeds

Quick Menu Vocabulary – Items (nouns) Vocabulary – Actions (verbs)Conversation 1 – Ntov ntooConversation 2 – Suam nqaijConversation 3 – Txiav ntawvConversation 4 – Luaj nroj “Cut in Hmong” Activity Sheet “Cut in Hmong” Activity SheetDownload PDF This pdf has various activities to help you understand and learn the various vocabulary words in Hmong for … Read More

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What are Post Verbal Intensifiers?

Presentation slide titled Post Verbal Intensifiers in Hmong with a cartoon cow wearing a red cape and a small speaker video overlay in the corner.

Table of Contents Reference SheetMemrise CourseWhat are Post Verbal Intensifiers?Completely UnrestrictedZUJ ZUSTAS ZOGUA LUAJKIAGRestrictedDHEEVHLOLUGNKAUSNKOOSNPLAWG NTIANRAIMNREESNRUJ NRISNRHONTAISNTHAVNTHAWV NTHAVNTSOOVNTSUAVNTXHIASPAWG LUGPLAWSPLUJ PLAWSPLHUAVQEESQUJ QEESRAWVRHETAWG NTHOZOJZOM ZAWS Download PVI Reference Sheet PVI-Reference-Sheet.pdfDownload PDF Memrise Course Memrise Course: PVI Click the above button to go to the Memrise.com card pack created to help you memorize the Post Verbal Intensifiers taught in … Read More

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‘Put on’ for Clothing in Hmong

Instructional slide showing a cartoon figure dressed in Hmong clothing, with clothing pieces arranged around the figure and a presenter in the lower right corner.

Reference SheetDownload PDF ‘Put on’ for Clothing in Hmong In English when we put on clothes we just use one or two verbs like ‘wear’ or ‘put on.’ So, whether we ‘put on’ shoes or ‘put on’ a hat, we use the same word ‘put on.’ This is not the case in Hmong. Hmong sees … Read More

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Special Direction Words – Puag Ub and No

A lesson slide with the heading "Special Direction Words - puag-ub-no" on a pale green background, with a man’s face in the lower right corner.

Cheatsheet / Worksheet Puag-Ub-No-WorksheetDownload PDF puag puag Similar meaning to ‘waaaay,’ in English and is used to express extreme distance or being at the extreme limit. It doesn’t express location or direction, but distance. However, it is almost always used with other direction words. It can refer to distance in space or time. Nyob puag … Read More

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