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Khawb
kheub | khēu | kʰaɨ˥
Verb: Scratch
Examples:
Tus miv khawb nws = The cat scratches him.
Synonyms: kos
Noun: Gouge, hook, buckle, hoe
Synonyms: nqe lauj
Noun: Snap ring, circlip, retaining ring
Examples:
Lub khawb khawm = a retaining ring to hold.
Synonyms: khawm, kauj
Etymology: Related or similar to "khawm" meaning to hold in place.
Verb: Excavate, dig
Examples:
Nws xuas tes khawb av = He uses hands to dig dirt.
Synonyms: kaus, ncaws
More Examples
  1. Nyias khawb tsis cuag nyias nrobqaum. Nyias saib tsis pom nyias qhov txhaum.
Etymology
  1. Related or similar to "khawm" meaning to hold in place.
Sources
  1. Hmong, Feb 26, 2026 3:49 am