Anatomy – The Face

PDF Download Below you can download a PDF of the terms for the different parts of the face in Hmong with Thai and English equivalents. The heart necklace she is wearing is real and can bought from SunV’s Etsy Shop. Thank you for the reference! Terms Audio will be added soon. lub ntsej muag the face – หน้าตา hauv xaws … Read More

External Anatomy

PDF Download Below you can download a 2 page pdf that includes Hmong anatomy terms for the outside of the body along with English, Thai equivalents. External Anatomy with White and Green Hmong UPDATED Below you can download an updated PDF with the terms in White and Green Hmong Terms White/ Green Hmong: lub cev the body – ร่างกาย White … Read More

Zaub – Vegetables in Hmong

Table of Contents – NavigationDownloads Extras Zaub – Vegetables in HmongDIB QOS TAUM OTHER ZAUB Extra ItemsDownloadsZaub-Vegetables-PDFDownload PDFZaub-Flash-Cards-PDFDownload PDFDownload 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 correct … Read More

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How to say ‘Where are you from?’ in Hmong

How to say ‘Where are you from?’ in Hmong To ask, ‘Where are you from?” in Hmong you would use the phrase: Koj tuaj qhovtwg tuaj? Where are you from? / Where did you come from? And you would answer with: Kuv tuaj (name of place) tuaj. I come from (name of place). Why the extra ‘tuaj?’ Many wonder, why … Read More

Txiv Hmab Txiv Ntoo – Fruit

Cheat SheetTxiv Hmab Txiv Ntoo – FruitsDownload PDFFlash CardsTxiv Hmab Txiv Ntoo – Flash CardsDownload PDFDownload 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 correct answer on the … Read More

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3.1 – Hmong Language – Vocabulary – Professions

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 MenuVocabulary – 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 PDFThis pdf has various activities to help you understand and learn the various vocabulary words in Hmong for ‘to cut.’ When you … Read More

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What are Post Verbal Intensifiers?

Table of ContentsReference SheetMemrise CourseWhat are Post Verbal Intensifiers?Completely UnrestrictedZUJ ZUSTAS ZOGUA LUAJKIAGRestrictedDHEEVHLOLUGNKAUSNKOOSNPLAWG NTIANRAIMNREESNRUJ NRISNRHONTAISNTHAVNTHAWV NTHAVNTSOOVNTSUAVNTXHIASPAWG LUGPLAWSPLUJ PLAWSPLHUAVQEESQUJ QEESRAWVRHETAWG NTHOZOJZOM ZAWS Download PVI Reference SheetPVI-Reference-Sheet.pdfDownload PDFMemrise CourseMemrise Course: PVIClick the above button to go to the Memrise.com card pack created to help you memorize the Post Verbal Intensifiers taught in this lesson. The course includes … Read More

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PDF: Post Verbal Intensifiers Reference Sheet

What is this reference sheet? The post verbal intensifier reference sheet is a thoroughly researched list of common post verbal intensifiers in Hmong. It includes an introductory explanation of what post verbal intensifiers are and many reference examples to help clarify the meaning of each word. Download Here

The Pre-Aspirated Letter H in Hmong

This video shows briefly how a word that starts with the letter H in Hmong will be pronounced with a puff of air from the nose first. There are comparisons of pronunciation with and without the pre-aspirated H. Sarah also did a great video about this at: https://youtu.be/SXA_VqgmJ-A

The Aspirated Letter H

Sarah also did a great video about this at: https://youtu.be/SXA_VqgmJ-A A simple description with examples of the difference between having and not having an ‘H’ in a word in Hmong. As the description shows, this refers to an ‘H’ that follows another letter. When the ‘H’ is the first letter in a word, it is aspirated differently.

‘Put on’ for Clothing in Hmong

Reference SheetDownload PDF‘Put on’ for Clothing in HmongIn 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 a need to … Read More

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Special Direction Words – Puag Ub and No

Cheatsheet / WorksheetPuag-Ub-No-WorksheetDownload PDFpuagpuagSimilar 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 todIt is wayyyy over there.nyob … Read More

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Basic Greetings – Nyob Zoo!

Learn more at studyhmong.com This video covers two words for ‘hello’ in Hmong and two words for ‘goodbye.’ Nyob zoo – Hello. Tuaj lov? – Hello. Mus ho tuaj. – See you again /come back next time. Sib ntsib dua. – See you again.

Hmong Tone Change – The D Tone for Direction Words

Hmong Tone Change – The D Tone for Direction WordsCheatsheet/ WorksheetWorksheet-Cheat-SheetDownload PDFTone change is something that happens a lot in Hmong.While it is true that most tone change in Hmong takes place due to the tone of the previous word, the ‘D’ tone is a special case. When you see the D tone, it has … Read More

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Prepositions by Jean Mottin

The first document above is a translation of the section on prepositions (direction words) in Jean Mottin’s grammar book. It was originally written in French, and the second file is the original French. Enjoy!