Colors in White and Green Hmong

Usually, color words are proceeded by the borrowed word ‘xim’ which comes from Thai/Laos. So, to say ‘white’ by itself or, in other words, to say ‘the color white’, you would say ‘xim dawb.’ In contrast, if you are using the color as a description of something, you wouldn’t need to say ‘xim.’ For example, to say, ‘the white house’ … Read More

White Hmong Dialogues

Download PDF: “White Hmong Dialogues”  This is a fantastic beginner’s introduction to basic Hmong phrases. It also includes extensive audio to make up complete lessons. Thanks to the Olivehurst Hmong Group for contributing the PDF as well as the audio files. Audio Files Download Audio: Lesson 01 White Hmong Dialogues 1986 Download Audio: Lesson 02 White Hmong Dialogues 1986 Download Audio: Lesson … Read More