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Kaeo /GOW/

Kaeo (Thai: ก้าว, pronounced GOW) is a Muay Thai Thai-language term. Step. A padman calling kaeo wants the trainee to step in before striking. It is also written Gaow. Related terms: Dern. It is one of 52 Thai-language terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.

Meaning

Kaeoก้าว
Step. A padman calling kaeo wants the trainee to step in before striking.
TermKaeo
Thai scriptก้าว
Pronunciation (approx.)GOW
Also writtenGaow
CategoryLanguage

Sources: 8limbsus.com ↗

Questions about Kaeo

What does Kaeo mean in Muay Thai?

Step. A padman calling kaeo wants the trainee to step in before striking.

How do you pronounce Kaeo?

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

How is Kaeo written in Thai?

In Thai script it is written ก้าว.

What are other spellings of Kaeo?

It is also written Gaow. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to Kaeo?

Related terms: Dern.

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