Sak yant /SUK YUN/
Sak yant (Thai: สักยันต์, pronounced SUK YUN) is a Muay Thai culture term. Sacred geometric tattoos applied by monks or ajarns, believed to give protection. Common on Thai fighters and increasingly on foreign trainees. It is also written Sak yan and Yantra tattoo. Related terms: Mongkhon and Prajiad. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Sak yantสักยันต์
- Sacred geometric tattoos applied by monks or ajarns, believed to give protection. Common on Thai fighters and increasingly on foreign trainees.
| Term | Sak yant |
|---|---|
| Thai script | สักยันต์ |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | SUK YUN |
| Also written | Sak yan, Yantra tattoo |
| Category | Culture |
Sources: fairtex.com ↗
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Questions about Sak yant
What does Sak yant mean in Muay Thai?
Sacred geometric tattoos applied by monks or ajarns, believed to give protection. Common on Thai fighters and increasingly on foreign trainees.
How do you pronounce Sak yant?
Sak yant is pronounced roughly SUK YUN. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Sak yant written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written สักยันต์.
What are other spellings of Sak yant?
It is also written Sak yan and Yantra tattoo. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Sak yant?
Related terms: Mongkhon and Prajiad.
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