Nam man muay /NUM MUN MOO-AY/
Nam man muay (Thai: น้ำมันมวย, pronounced NUM MUN MOO-AY) is a Muay Thai equipment term. Heating liniment rubbed into the legs and shoulders before training and fights. The camphor-menthol smell is the signature scent of a Thai gym. It is also written Namman muay, Thai boxing liniment and Thai oil. Related terms: Warm-up and Phi liang.
Meaning
- Nam man muayน้ำมันมวย
- Heating liniment rubbed into the legs and shoulders before training and fights. The camphor-menthol smell is the signature scent of a Thai gym.
| Term | Nam man muay |
|---|---|
| Thai script | น้ำมันมวย |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | NUM MUN MOO-AY |
| Also written | Namman muay, Thai boxing liniment, Thai oil |
| Category | Equipment |
Sources: muaythailand.co.uk ↗ · muaythai.sport ↗
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Questions about Nam man muay
What does Nam man muay mean in Muay Thai?
Heating liniment rubbed into the legs and shoulders before training and fights. The camphor-menthol smell is the signature scent of a Thai gym.
How do you pronounce Nam man muay?
Nam man muay is pronounced roughly NUM MUN MOO-AY. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Nam man muay written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written น้ำมันมวย.
What are other spellings of Nam man muay?
It is also written Namman muay, Thai boxing liniment and Thai oil. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Nam man muay?
Related terms: Warm-up and Phi liang.
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