Hmong Vocabulary
What is the Hmong word for House?
Tsev
What color strings are typically used to ward off bad spirits?
Red and white
What is the Hmong word for hand?
Tes
How do you spell, You, in Hmong?
Koj
Name one of your first cousins from the Vang side (outside of our immediate family).
Any
What is the Hmong word for Work (noun)
Hauj Lwm
What are the three most commonly used animals for cultural practices?
Pig, cow, chicken
What is the Hmong word for tongue?
How do you spell love in Hmong?
Hlub
Name your Aunts and Uncles from oldest to youngest
Mao, Bee, Xiong, Pheng
What do you call the cultural hand sown fabric used to make traditional Hmong outfits?
Paj Ntaub
What is the name of the traditional alter changed out every year during the new year and what is it's purpose?
Xwm Kab
Used for good luck, to ward off spirits, and blessing the whole family with prosperity, health, and wealth.
What is the Hmong word for elbow?
Luj tsib
How do you spell, Mom, in Hmong?
Niam
How many other siblings does Grandpa have?
5
Being a male, what do you call your male cousin in Hmong?
Npawg
What is the dowry (bride price) for a Hmong wedding?
$5000
What is the Hmong word for shoulder?
Xwb pwg
How do you spell Hmong, in Hmong?
Hmoob
How many other siblings (from the same mother) does Grandma have?
5
What is the Hmong word for Turkey?
What is the word for the traditional Hmong instrument used for courtship?
Ncas
What is the Hmong word for your cheeks?
Ncov txhig
How do you spell, Family, in Hmong?
Tsev Neeg
What year did we migrate to the USA?
1988