Hmong translation services
Hmong in the Romanized alphabet, written for the variety the family reads.
Hmong at a glance
Hmong is spoken by the Hmong-American community, primarily concentrated in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and California. We distinguish Hmong Daw and Hmong Njua so dialect mismatch doesn't break trust.
Hmong is written in the Romanized Popular Alphabet, where word-final consonant letters mark tone rather than sound — “Hmoob” is pronounced “Hmong.” Translators must write the variety, Daw or Njua, that the audience actually reads.
Hmong has around 5 million speakers in Southeast Asia and the US diaspora. We cover the varieties listed here and can match a linguist to a specific region or community on request.
- Native name
- Hmoob
- Script
- Latin (Romanized Popular Alphabet)
- Greeting
- Nyob zoo (“hello”)
- Speakers
- 5M+
- Language family
- Hmong-Mien
- Spoken in
- China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, United States
- Dialects and varieties
- Hmong Daw (White), Hmong Njua (Green / Blue)
Hmong translation, for every kind of text
Every project is matched to a linguist who knows the subject, then checked against the source before delivery.
Document translation
Contracts, records, manuals and forms translated between Hmong and English by a linguist who knows the subject.
Certified translation
A complete Hmong translation with a signed statement of accuracy, for immigration, court and academic submissions.
Website & app localization
Websites, apps and campaigns adapted for Hmong-speaking audiences, with terminology kept consistent from one release to the next.
Where Hmong translation is needed most
We match each project on language pair and subject, so terminology, names and numbers come through exactly as they should.
- Healthcare & clinical
- K-12 family liaison
- Refugee resettlement legacy
- Community services
Often requested alongside Hmong
Need something translated to or from Hmong?
Send us the files, the language pair and your deadline. We'll reply with a price and turnaround.