Khao pad /KOW PUT/
Khao pad (Thai: ข้าวผัด, pronounced KOW PUT) is a Muay Thai culture term. Fried rice, the safe post-training order at any roadside stall. It is also written Fried rice and Kao pad. Related terms: Khao. It is one of 50 culture terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Khao padข้าวผัด
- Fried rice, the safe post-training order at any roadside stall.
| Term | Khao pad |
|---|---|
| Thai script | ข้าวผัด |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | KOW PUT |
| Also written | Fried rice, Kao pad |
| Category | Culture |
Sources: rachelcooksthai.com ↗
Questions about Khao pad
What does Khao pad mean in Muay Thai?
Fried rice, the safe post-training order at any roadside stall.
How do you pronounce Khao pad?
Khao pad is pronounced roughly KOW PUT. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Khao pad written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written ข้าวผัด.
What are other spellings of Khao pad?
It is also written Fried rice and Kao pad. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Khao pad?
Related terms: Khao.
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