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Sit /SIT/

Sit (Thai: ศิษย์, pronounced SIT) is a Muay Thai culture term. Prefix in camp and ring names meaning disciple or student of, as in Sitsongpeenong or Sitjaesairoong. It tells you whose lineage the fighter belongs to. It is also written Sit- and Sitt. Related terms: Gym name and Sor. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.

Meaning

Sitศิษย์
Prefix in camp and ring names meaning disciple or student of, as in Sitsongpeenong or Sitjaesairoong. It tells you whose lineage the fighter belongs to.
TermSit
Thai scriptศิษย์
Pronunciation (approx.)SIT
Also writtenSit-, Sitt
CategoryCulture

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Questions about Sit

What does Sit mean in Muay Thai?

Prefix in camp and ring names meaning disciple or student of, as in Sitsongpeenong or Sitjaesairoong. It tells you whose lineage the fighter belongs to.

How do you pronounce Sit?

Sit is pronounced roughly SIT. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.

How is Sit written in Thai?

In Thai script it is written ศิษย์.

What are other spellings of Sit?

It is also written Sit- and Sitt. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to Sit?

Related terms: Gym name and Sor.

Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between regions and transliteration systems. Pronunciations are approximate English renderings; Thai is tonal. Spotted an error? Tell us.