Dern /DERN/
Dern (Thai: เดิน, pronounced DERN) is a Muay Thai Thai-language term. Walk. On the pads it means walk forward and pressure; dern dern is keep coming. It is also written Doen and Dern dern. Related terms: Thoi and Muay Bouk. It is one of 52 Thai-language terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources.
Meaning
- Dernเดิน
- Walk. On the pads it means walk forward and pressure; dern dern is keep coming.
| Term | Dern |
|---|---|
| Thai script | เดิน |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | DERN |
| Also written | Doen, Dern dern |
| Category | Language |
Sources: 8limbsus.com ↗
Questions about Dern
What does Dern mean in Muay Thai?
Walk. On the pads it means walk forward and pressure; dern dern is keep coming.
How do you pronounce Dern?
Dern is pronounced roughly DERN. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Dern written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written เดิน.
What are other spellings of Dern?
It is also written Doen and Dern dern. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Dern?
Related terms: Thoi and Muay Bouk.
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