npau suav

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White Hmong[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From npau (dream) + an element of uncertain interpretation suav.

This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.
Particularly: “What is suav here? Is it suav in the "to count" sense? This could make sense, as "counting sheep" is a metaphor for sleep.”

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ᵐbau̯˧.ʂuə̯˧˦/

Noun[edit]

npau suav

  1. a dream
    ua npau suavto dream