Yut /YOOT/
Yut (Thai: หยุด, pronounced YOOT) is a Muay Thai rules term. Stop. The referee's command to halt the action; in the gym it means end the round or stop what you are doing. It is also written Yood and Yoot. Related terms: Referee, Yaek and Chok. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Yutหยุด
- Stop. The referee's command to halt the action; in the gym it means end the round or stop what you are doing.
| Term | Yut |
|---|---|
| Thai script | หยุด |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | YOOT |
| Also written | Yood, Yoot |
| Category | Rules |
Sources: muaythai.sport ↗ · muaythailand.co.uk ↗
Questions about Yut
What does Yut mean in Muay Thai?
Stop. The referee's command to halt the action; in the gym it means end the round or stop what you are doing.
How do you pronounce Yut?
Yut is pronounced roughly YOOT. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Yut written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written หยุด.
What are other spellings of Yut?
It is also written Yood and Yoot. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Yut?
Related terms: Referee, Yaek and Chok.
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