Te /DTEH/
Te (Thai: เตะ, pronounced DTEH) is a Muay Thai technique term. To kick. On its own it usually means the roundhouse; qualifiers name the variant (te tat, te chiang, te trong). A kick-heavy fighter is a Muay Tae. It is also written Tae, Dtay and Dte. Related terms: Te tat, Muay Tae and Thip.
Meaning
- Teเตะ
- To kick. On its own it usually means the roundhouse; qualifiers name the variant (te tat, te chiang, te trong). A kick-heavy fighter is a Muay Tae.
| Term | Te |
|---|---|
| Thai script | เตะ |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | DTEH |
| Also written | Tae, Dtay, Dte |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org ↗ · 8limbsus.com ↗
Questions about Te
What does Te mean in Muay Thai?
To kick. On its own it usually means the roundhouse; qualifiers name the variant (te tat, te chiang, te trong). A kick-heavy fighter is a Muay Tae.
How do you pronounce Te?
Te is pronounced roughly DTEH. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Te written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written เตะ.
What are other spellings of Te?
It is also written Tae, Dtay and Dte. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Te?
Related terms: Te tat, Muay Tae and Thip.
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