Kru /KROO/
Kru (Thai: ครู, pronounced KROO) is a Muay Thai culture term. Teacher or trainer. The word descends from the Sanskrit guru and carries real weight in Thai culture; students wai their kru and honour them in the Wai Kru. It is also written Khru and Kroo. Related terms: Ajarn, Wai Kru and Phi liang.
Meaning
- Kruครู
- Teacher or trainer. The word descends from the Sanskrit guru and carries real weight in Thai culture; students wai their kru and honour them in the Wai Kru.
| Term | Kru |
|---|---|
| Thai script | ครู |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | KROO |
| Also written | Khru, Kroo |
| Category | Culture |
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Questions about Kru
What does Kru mean in Muay Thai?
Teacher or trainer. The word descends from the Sanskrit guru and carries real weight in Thai culture; students wai their kru and honour them in the Wai Kru.
How do you pronounce Kru?
Kru is pronounced roughly KROO. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Kru written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written ครู.
What are other spellings of Kru?
It is also written Khru and Kroo. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Kru?
Related terms: Ajarn, Wai Kru and Phi liang.
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