tiam sis

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White Hmong[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.
Particularly: “Borrowed from Chinese 但是 (dànshì, “but, however”). Is tab sis an alternative form?”

Pronunciation[edit]

Conjunction[edit]

tiam sis

  1. but, however
    Kuv xav mus tiam sis tsis muaj nyiaj. ― I would like to go but haven't got the money.

References[edit]

  • Heimbach, Ernest E. (1979) White Hmong — English Dictionary‎[1], SEAP Publications, →ISBN, page 320.
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