Salab Fan Pla /SA-LAP FUN PLAH/
Salab Fan Pla (Thai: สลับฟันปลา, pronounced SA-LAP FUN PLAH) is a Muay Thai culture term. First of the Mae Mai: a zig-zag cross-step to the outside of a straight punch, named after the alternating pattern of fish teeth. It is also written Salab fan pla and Fish-teeth cross. Related terms: Mae Mai. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Salab Fan Plaสลับฟันปลา
- First of the Mae Mai: a zig-zag cross-step to the outside of a straight punch, named after the alternating pattern of fish teeth.
| Term | Salab Fan Pla |
|---|---|
| Thai script | สลับฟันปลา |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | SA-LAP FUN PLAH |
| Also written | Salab fan pla, Fish-teeth cross |
| Category | Culture |
Sources: muaythai.it ↗ · facebook.com ↗
Questions about Salab Fan Pla
What does Salab Fan Pla mean in Muay Thai?
First of the Mae Mai: a zig-zag cross-step to the outside of a straight punch, named after the alternating pattern of fish teeth.
How do you pronounce Salab Fan Pla?
Salab Fan Pla is pronounced roughly SA-LAP FUN PLAH. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Salab Fan Pla written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written สลับฟันปลา.
What are other spellings of Salab Fan Pla?
It is also written Salab fan pla and Fish-teeth cross. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Salab Fan Pla?
Related terms: Mae Mai.
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