Vocabulary for MUAY THAI

Muay Thai Terminology

AenkenAnklet, protecting instep and shin
Andap, Ratings
Baak, Mouth
Bangkok, Capital of Thailand
Bat, Block
Chaikrong, Floating ribs
Champ, Champion
Chiang Mai, Provincial capital in the North. Seond largest city in Thailand
Chok, Fight
Choraked faad haang, Turn kick, literally 'crocodile thrashes its tail'
Dadsin, To judge, to decide
Daihuachai, Region under the heart, a vital point.
Dermpan, A form of betting.
Dontree Muay, The music played during a match
Dtaa, Eyes
Dtaai, To die
Dtae, To kick
Dtae kao, Knee kick
Dtae Tao, Kick with foot
Dtae Wiang, Round kick
Dtai, Kidneys, a vital point.
Dtai Kao, Knee kick from side
Dtee, To hit
Dtee Mat, To hit with the fist
Dtee Sawk, To hit with the elbow
Dtoi, To box, boxing
Dtoi Lom, Shadow boxing, literally to box with the wind or air.
Faad, To thrash, wipe, swipe
Faidaeng, The red corner
Fainamnerng, The blue corner
Gamagan, Referee
Gaan Dadsin, Judging
Gangkeng Muay, Boxer's trunks
Gawn Welaa, Literally before time. "Gawn welaa" bouts, reserved for novices, are held before the program starts.
Grajab, Groin guard
Grammon Srisa, Top of head, a vital point
Grasawb, Bag, punching bag
Hua, Head
Huajai, Heart
Jad, Promote
Jamook, Nose
Kaa, Leg
Kaen, Arm
Kai, Camp
Kai Muay, Boxing camp
Kagangai, Jawbone, a vital point
Kamab, Temples, vital points.
Kao, Knee
Kao Kong, Over-arm knee kick
Kao Loy, Jumping knee kick
Kao Drong, Frontal knee kick
Khuen Kroo, The ceremony during which a teacher accepts a new student.
Koo Ek, Main bout on a card, literally the "number one pair".
Kradot, Jump
Dradot Dtae, Jump kick, Druang Rang Bands worn around biceps
Kroo Muay, Boxing teacher
Kwaa, Right, to the right
Lang Tao, Instep
Limpee, Solar Plexus, a vital point
Mat, Fist
Mat At, Uppercut
Mat Drong, Straight punch
Mao Mat, "Punch drunk"
Mongkon, The headband worn during pre-fight ceremony
Muay Acheep, Professional boxing
Muay Thai, Thai-style boxing
Muay Sakon, International-style boxing
Na Kaeng, Shin
Nak Muay, Boer
Namnak, Weight
Na Paang, Forehead
Nuam, Gloves
Pang-nga, To dodge, evade
Paa Pan Mue, Bandages worn under gloves
Pee Liang, Seconds
Raigaan Muay, Boxing program
Ram Muay, Boxing dance, part of the pre-fight ritual
Run, Weight category
Saai, Left, to the left
Sanam Muay, Boxing stadium
Sawing, the word comes from the English "swing"
Sawk, Elbow
Sangwien, Ring Ropes
Sawk Chieng, Diagonal Elbow
Sawk Hug, Levering Elbow
Sawk Klab, Reverse Elbow
Sawk Ku, Double Elbow
Sawk Sob, Chopping Elbow
Sawk Tad, Jab Elbow
Sawk Tong, Smashing Down Elbow
Taitai, Nap, a vital point
Tao, Foot
Teep, Push or thrust with the underside of the foot
Teep Dan Lang, Foot thrust to the rear
Teep Duen Son, Heel push
Teep Drong, Straight forward foot push
Ting, Throw
Tong, Stomach
Tong Noi, Lower stomach, a vital point
Uppercut, borrowed from English
Wai Kroo, Obeisance to the teacher, part of the pre-fight ritual.
Wehtee, The ring, a stage
Wong, Band
Wong Muay, The orchestra that plays during matches
Yaeb, Jab, borrowed from English
Yaek, Break, used by referee in the ring to separate fighters.
Yang gan fan, Mouth guard
Yang Sam Kung, Three step dance, part of the Ram Muay
Yok, Round
Yud, Stop, used by referee

Commonly Used Phrases

Sa wadee, Hello
La kon, Goodbye
Aroon sa wadee, Good morning
Sayan sa wadee, Good evening
Ra tree sa wadee, Good night
Chan shue, My name is
Khob chai mark, Thanks, very much
Khob ton rub tharn, You are welcome
Tharn sa bi dee rhuee, You are welcome
Chan mai khao chai, I don't understand
Shuay chan noi doi ma?, Can you help me?
Chan ma chark saha rat, I am from the U.S.
Tharn wa yarng rai?, How do you say?
We la tao rai?, What time is it?
Chan ma chark saha rat, I can't speak Thai
Chan pood dai tae pasa Anglish, I speak English
Prode pood hai sah kwa nee, Please speak more slowly

Basic Numbers 1 through 10

Nueng, One
Sorng, Two
Sarm, Three
See, Four
Ha, Five
Hok, Six
Ched, Seven
Paed, Eight
Kao, Nine
Sib, Ten