Sabai /SA-BYE/
Sabai (Thai: สบาย, pronounced SA-BYE) is a Muay Thai Thai-language term. Relaxed, comfortable, easy. Trainers say sabai sabai to take tension out of a movement; in wider Thai life it means take it easy. It is also written Sabai sabai. Related terms: Jai yen and Sparring. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Sabaiสบาย
- Relaxed, comfortable, easy. Trainers say sabai sabai to take tension out of a movement; in wider Thai life it means take it easy.
| Term | Sabai |
|---|---|
| Thai script | สบาย |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | SA-BYE |
| Also written | Sabai sabai |
| Category | Language |
Sources: 8limbsus.com ↗ · muaythailand.co.uk ↗
Questions about Sabai
What does Sabai mean in Muay Thai?
Relaxed, comfortable, easy. Trainers say sabai sabai to take tension out of a movement; in wider Thai life it means take it easy.
How do you pronounce Sabai?
Sabai is pronounced roughly SA-BYE. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Sabai written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written สบาย.
What are other spellings of Sabai?
It is also written Sabai sabai. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Sabai?
Related terms: Jai yen and Sparring.
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