Basic Conversation: Where Are You From?

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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

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

A Hmong language lesson slide with the phrase “Where are you from?” and its translation, plus a scooter illustration and a presenter in the corner.

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