Zaj 068: Tej Kab Lus Txog Haujlwm – Sentences About Work

A woman in a purple blouse sits at a desk writing on paper beside an open laptop and a mug.

Vocabulary Flashcards Conversation – Regular Speed Conversation Conversation – Slow with Explanations 1. Kuv tsis ruaj siab puas nkag siab tiag. I’m not sure if I understood. Kuv tsis ruaj siab puas nkag siab tiag. 2. Koj ua kom pom meej me ntsis puas tau? Can you make it a bit clearer? Koj ua kom … Read More

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Basic Conversation: Giving simple directions

Two men stand on a quiet street between buildings, one holding a smartphone with a worried expression while the other points and smiles as if giving directions.

1. Key Vocabulary 3. Grammar Lesson Asking directions: Koj mus qhov twg? → “Where are you going?”Answer: Kuv mus [destination]. Asking route: Txoj kev mus [destination] nyob qhov twg? → “How do I get to [destination]?”Answer: Los ntawm no, tig mus rau [left/right/straight] … Notes: Hmong uses sab laug for left, sab xis for right, and ntawm hauv ntej for straight ahead. … Read More

Basic Conversation: Making Plans and Appointments

A young woman in traditional dress writes in a notebook while talking with a young man in a park.

1. Key Vocabulary 3. Grammar Lesson Future tense with time words: Hmong often shows future action by adding time words like hnub rau (Saturday) or thaum ob teev (at 2 o’clock). No extra verb is needed. Arranging to meet: Use Peb sib ntsib [qhov chaw] thaum [sijhawm] → “Let’s meet [place] at [time].” Polite agreement: Phrases like Zoo siab (“Gladly”) and Tau … Read More

Basic Conversation: Where Are You From?

Two smiling young adults stand talking in a DMV office, with service windows and a DMV sign in the background.

1. Key Vocabulary 3. Grammar Lesson Asking origin: Koj tuaj qhov twg tuaj? → “Where are you from?”Answer: Kuv tuaj ntawm [place]. Asking residence: Koj nyob qhov twg? → “Where do you live?”Answer: Kuv nyob hauv [place]. Notes: Use ntawm when talking about origin (“from”), and hauv when talking about current residence (“in”). 4. Flashcards

Zaj 057: Kawm Xyaum Puab Av – Learning Pottery

Two people work in a pottery studio, with one shaping a clay bowl on a wheel while the other watches nearby, surrounded by shelves of ceramic vessels.

Conversation – Slow with Explanations Nyob zoo os Teem, ntev lawm tsis tau ntsib. Ntu no zoo li cas lawm? Haujlwm ne puas khoom thiab? Hello Teem, long time no see. How have you been? Is work keeping you busy? Nyob zoo os Teem, ntev lawm tsis tau ntsib. Ntu no zoo li cas lawm? … Read More

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Zaj 046 – Huab Cua Tshav Kub Kub – Very Hot Weather

sov kawg li- really hot outside

Conversation – Regular Speed Conversation Conversation – Slow with Explanations Nyob zoo phooj ywg. Hnub no koj ua dab tsi? Hello, my friend. What are you doing today? Nyob zoo phooj ywg. Hnub no koj ua dab tsi? Kuv nyob tsev xwb. Koj nev? I’m just staying home. How about you? Kuv nyob tsev xwb. … Read More

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Zaj 030 – Mus Cuag Kws Kho Mob – Doctor Visit

Two patients sit in a waiting room holding phones while a doctor in a white coat stands in a doorway with a clipboard, with medical charts and a clock on the wall.

Conversation – Regular Speed Conversation Tos kws kho mob hauv chav tos kws kho mob – Waiting for doctor in a waiting room. Credit: Image by storyset Conversation – Slow with Explanations Nyob zoo. Caw zaum ntawm ko os. Hello. Sit there please. Nyob zoo. Caw zaum ntawm ko os. Aws. Nyob zoo kws kho … Read More

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Zaj 029 – Mob Plab – Stomach Pain

Illustrated human body showing internal organs, bones, brain, and major muscles in a front-facing outline.

Conversation – Regular Speed Conversation Conversation – Slow with Explanations Koj tuaj lov yawg? You’ve come, sir? Koj tuaj lov yawg? Aws, tuaj os. Yes, I’m here. Aws, tuaj os. Koj tuaj muaj dab tsi os yawg? What did you come for? Koj tuaj muaj dab tsi os yawg? Me tub, kuv mob mob plab … Read More

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Zaj 015 – Conversation: Talking About the Village

road in hmong village

Conversation – Regular Speed Conversation Conversation – Slow with Explanations Nyob zoo, ntev lawm mam rov ntsib koj. Hello, it’s been a long time since I saw you. Nyob zoo, ntev lawm mam rov sib ntsib koj. Aws, nyob zoo os. Yog mas, kuv nco koj kawg li. Yes, hello. That’s right, I miss you … Read More

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Zaj 021 – Thoob Thiab Vas – Bucket and Net

a bucket of water being lowered down

Conversation – Regular Speed Conversation Conversation – Slow with Explanations Below you will find the same conversation broken up into pieces along with explanation. Try to go through it piece by piece and understand each word. Look up words you don’t know in a dictionary. Nyob zoo os Tub. Hello Tu. Nyob zoo os Tub. … Read More

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