lau - male birds.; to be lower, less, decrease. Only used to describe the decreasing volume of liquid in a controllable container. [Also see "nqhuab" and "xau"].; An interjection at the end of a VERB or phrase to express an emotional action/reaction.; nqig, nqis, tsawg.

1 Hmong - English

Lau

lau | laů | lau˦

Adjective: Laů. Male birds

Verb: Low. To be lower, less, decrease Only used to describe the decreasing volume of liquid in a controllable container [Also see "nqhuab" and "xau"]

Examples:

Lauj kaub dej lau lawm = the water pot has decreased [in volume].

Interjection: Lou. An interjection at the end of a VERB or phrase to express an emotional action/reaction

Examples:

1. Nyiaj tuaj lawm lau = the money is on the way.
2. Lawv noj mov tag lawm lau = they are done eating.
A common expression is: tuag lau! = dead for sure!

2 Hmong - Hmong

Lau

Verb: Low. Nqig, nqis, tsawg.

Synonyms: lauj

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Hmong, Mar 13, 2024 2:11 pm