lag

Meanings

• noun

  a unit of time measurement in Hmong culture, typically representing a long pause or delay

  - "Daw qhiaj lag, dwib tsis qhiaj ntsuas tais. (Long pause, then they began to argue.)"

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

latency

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Variants

List of all variants of lag that leads to same result
lag , lag putt , lag putts , lag time , lag times , lags , lagged , lagger , laggers , lagging , Lag b'Omer , Lag b'Omers , jet lag , jet lags , jet-lagged , time lag , time lags

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Etymology

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The origin of the Hmong term 'lag' is believed to come from the Proto-Tai language, meaning 'to delay' or 'to pause'.

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Trivia

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1. In traditional Hmong music, the 'lag' between musical notes is considered just as important as the notes themselves.

2. The Hmong people have a proverb, 'Lag qhiaj ntsuas, ntsuas qhiaj lag. (The long pause is followed by the argument.)'

3. In Hmong mythology, 'lag' is believed to be the time when the spirits communicate with the living.

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Related Concepts

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1. Procrastination: Procrastination can be considered a related concept to 'lag' as both involve delaying an action or decision.

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Culture

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In Hmong culture, 'lag' is an essential concept used to denote a significant pause or delay in conversation, music, or dance. It is often used to emphasize a point or create suspense.

How to Memorize "lag"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long pause or delay in a conversation or performance. Imagine the tension building up before the 'lag'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lag' with the image of a pond, where the water remains still for a long time before ripples form.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Lag' means 'long pause' in Hmong culture.

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