Mai pen rai /MY BPEN RYE/
Mai pen rai (Thai: ไม่เป็นไร, pronounced MY BPEN RYE) is a Muay Thai Thai-language term. No problem, never mind. Heard constantly in Thai gyms when something goes wrong. It is also written Mai bpen rai. Related terms: Sabai. It is one of 52 Thai-language terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources.
Meaning
- Mai pen raiไม่เป็นไร
- No problem, never mind. Heard constantly in Thai gyms when something goes wrong.
| Term | Mai pen rai |
|---|---|
| Thai script | ไม่เป็นไร |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | MY BPEN RYE |
| Also written | Mai bpen rai |
| Category | Language |
Sources: bestronger.co.uk ↗
Questions about Mai pen rai
What does Mai pen rai mean in Muay Thai?
No problem, never mind. Heard constantly in Thai gyms when something goes wrong.
How do you pronounce Mai pen rai?
Mai pen rai is pronounced roughly MY BPEN RYE. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Mai pen rai written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written ไม่เป็นไร.
What are other spellings of Mai pen rai?
It is also written Mai bpen rai. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Mai pen rai?
Related terms: Sabai.
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