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Hmong

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CNHmong
Kaw[kah]
verb
To close

“Thov kaw lub qhov rais.”

Please close the window.

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CNHmong
Kawm[kau]
verb
To study / Learn

“Cov menyuam kawm ntawv hauv tsev.”

The children study at home.

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CNHmong
Nkawm[nkah-m]
Classifier
Pair

“Kuv xav yuav ib nkawm khau.”

I want to buy a pair of shoes.

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CNHmong
Qob[kaw (high tone)]Sounds like Kaw
verb
To roast or toast

“Peb qob nqaij npuas.”

We roast pork.

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CNHmong
Qos[Kaw]Sounds like Kaw
noun
Potato

“Niam yuav qos tuaj hau.”

Mom bought potatoes to boil.

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CNHmong
Qhov muag[Kaw-mua]Sounds like Kaw
Noun
Eye

“Nws lub qhov muag liab heev.”

His eyes are very red.

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CNHmong
Kais[Kai]Appears in an example
Noun
Faucet

“Kaw lub kais dej kom nruj.”

Turn the faucet off tightly.

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CNHmong
Qhov rai[Khaw-rai]Appears in an example
Noun
Window

“Thov kaw lub qhov rai.”

Please close the window.

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