Neung /NUNG/
Neung (Thai: หนึ่ง, pronounced NUNG) is a Muay Thai Thai-language term. One (1). Trainers count pad combinations and bag reps in Thai, so the numbers are the first words most trainees learn. It is also written Nueng and Nung. Related terms: Thai counting. It is one of 52 Thai-language terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources.
Meaning
- Neungหนึ่ง
- One (1). Trainers count pad combinations and bag reps in Thai, so the numbers are the first words most trainees learn.
| Term | Neung |
|---|---|
| Thai script | หนึ่ง |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | NUNG |
| Also written | Nueng, Nung |
| Category | Language |
Sources: omniglot.com ↗
Questions about Neung
What does Neung mean in Muay Thai?
One (1). Trainers count pad combinations and bag reps in Thai, so the numbers are the first words most trainees learn.
How do you pronounce Neung?
Neung is pronounced roughly NUNG. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Neung written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written หนึ่ง.
What are other spellings of Neung?
It is also written Nueng and Nung. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Neung?
Related terms: Thai counting.
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