Nak Muay /NUCK MOO-AY/
Nak Muay (Thai: นักมวย, pronounced NUCK MOO-AY) is a Muay Thai culture term. A Muay Thai fighter or practitioner. In Thailand it implies someone who competes; foreign trainees are often called nak muay farang. It is also written Nakmuay and Nak muay Thai. Related terms: Nak Muay Farang, Kru and Khai muay. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Nak Muayนักมวย
- A Muay Thai fighter or practitioner. In Thailand it implies someone who competes; foreign trainees are often called nak muay farang.
| Term | Nak Muay |
|---|---|
| Thai script | นักมวย |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | NUCK MOO-AY |
| Also written | Nakmuay, Nak muay Thai |
| Category | Culture |
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Questions about Nak Muay
What does Nak Muay mean in Muay Thai?
A Muay Thai fighter or practitioner. In Thailand it implies someone who competes; foreign trainees are often called nak muay farang.
How do you pronounce Nak Muay?
Nak Muay is pronounced roughly NUCK MOO-AY. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Nak Muay written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written นักมวย.
What are other spellings of Nak Muay?
It is also written Nakmuay and Nak muay Thai. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Nak Muay?
Related terms: Nak Muay Farang, Kru and Khai muay.