Sawasdee /SA-WUT-DEE/
Sawasdee (Thai: สวัสดี, pronounced SA-WUT-DEE) is a Muay Thai Thai-language term. Hello and goodbye, said with a wai and the polite particle khrap (men) or kha (women). It is also written Sawatdee and Sawaddee. Related terms: Wai and Khop khun. It is one of 52 Thai-language terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources.
Meaning
- Sawasdeeสวัสดี
- Hello and goodbye, said with a wai and the polite particle khrap (men) or kha (women).
| Term | Sawasdee |
|---|---|
| Thai script | สวัสดี |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | SA-WUT-DEE |
| Also written | Sawatdee, Sawaddee |
| Category | Language |
Sources: muaythailand.co.uk ↗
Questions about Sawasdee
What does Sawasdee mean in Muay Thai?
Hello and goodbye, said with a wai and the polite particle khrap (men) or kha (women).
How do you pronounce Sawasdee?
Sawasdee is pronounced roughly SA-WUT-DEE. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Sawasdee written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written สวัสดี.
What are other spellings of Sawasdee?
It is also written Sawatdee and Sawaddee. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Sawasdee?
Related terms: Wai and Khop khun.
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