Nong /NAWNG/
Nong (Thai: น้อง, pronounced NAWNG) is a Muay Thai Thai-language term. Younger sibling; prefix for juniors, younger fighters and staff. It is also written Nawng. Related terms: Phi. 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
- Nongน้อง
- Younger sibling; prefix for juniors, younger fighters and staff.
| Term | Nong |
|---|---|
| Thai script | น้อง |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | NAWNG |
| Also written | Nawng |
| Category | Language |
Sources: sublearn.com ↗
Questions about Nong
What does Nong mean in Muay Thai?
Younger sibling; prefix for juniors, younger fighters and staff.
How do you pronounce Nong?
Nong is pronounced roughly NAWNG. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Nong written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written น้อง.
What are other spellings of Nong?
It is also written Nawng. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Nong?
Related terms: Phi.
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