Phet /PET/
Phet (Thai: เผ็ด, pronounced PET) is a Muay Thai Thai-language term. Spicy. Mai phet asks for it mild; phet nit noi is a little spicy. It is also written Pet and Spicy. Related terms: Aroi. It is one of 52 Thai-language terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Phetเผ็ด
- Spicy. Mai phet asks for it mild; phet nit noi is a little spicy.
| Term | Phet |
|---|---|
| Thai script | เผ็ด |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | PET |
| Also written | Pet, Spicy |
| Category | Language |
Sources: rachelcooksthai.com ↗
Questions about Phet
What does Phet mean in Muay Thai?
Spicy. Mai phet asks for it mild; phet nit noi is a little spicy.
How do you pronounce Phet?
Phet is pronounced roughly PET. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Phet written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written เผ็ด.
What are other spellings of Phet?
It is also written Pet and Spicy. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Phet?
Related terms: Aroi.
Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between regions and transliteration systems. Pronunciations are approximate English renderings; Thai is tonal. Spotted an error? Tell us.