Dee /DEE/

Glossary · Thai-language ดี

Dee (Thai: ดี, pronounced DEE) is a Muay Thai Thai-language term. Good. Dee mak is very good, the padman's highest praise, and mai dee is not good. It is also written Dii and Dee mak. Related terms: Suay and Chok dee. It is one of 52 Thai-language terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources.

Meaning

Deeดี
Good. Dee mak is very good, the padman's highest praise, and mai dee is not good.
TermDee
Thai scriptดี
Pronunciation (approx.)DEE
Also writtenDii, Dee mak
CategoryLanguage

Sources: 8limbsus.com ↗ · muaythailand.co.uk ↗

Questions about Dee

What does Dee mean in Muay Thai?

Good. Dee mak is very good, the padman's highest praise, and mai dee is not good.

How do you pronounce Dee?

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

How is Dee written in Thai?

In Thai script it is written ดี.

What are other spellings of Dee?

It is also written Dii and Dee mak. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to Dee?

Related terms: Suay and Chok dee.

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

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