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Kev
kev | ké | ke˧˦
Alternative: Kéb
Verb: To collect
Examples:
Lawv kev nyiaj pab lub koomhaum = they collect money to support the organization.
Synonyms: sau
Etymology: From Lao ເກັບ (keb).
Alternative: Ké
Noun: Way, path, road, street, avenue
Examples:
1 Kuv taug txoj kev mus kawm ntawv
2 Nws tsuas muaj ib txog kev dim xwb
Synonyms: lw, kab
Etymology: Related to 'kem' meaning to separate or divide, 'kev' is the path between two sides or path that goes between city blocks.
More Examples
  1. Nyiajtxiag nyob tsiv kev.
  2. Phoojywg tau kev dav. Yeebncuab tau chaw ti.
Etymology
  1. From Lao ເກັບ (keb).
  2. Related to 'kem' meaning to separate or divide, 'kev' is the path between two sides or path that goes between city blocks.
Sources
  1. Hmong, May 27, 2024 6:33 am