Som tam /SOM DTUM/
Som tam (Thai: ส้มตำ, pronounced SOM DTUM) is a Muay Thai culture term. Spicy green papaya salad pounded with chilli, lime and fish sauce. Isan-style versions add fermented fish (pla ra). It is also written Som dtam and Papaya salad. Related terms: Camp food and Khao niao. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Som tamส้มตำ
- Spicy green papaya salad pounded with chilli, lime and fish sauce. Isan-style versions add fermented fish (pla ra).
| Term | Som tam |
|---|---|
| Thai script | ส้มตำ |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | SOM DTUM |
| Also written | Som dtam, Papaya salad |
| Category | Culture |
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Questions about Som tam
What does Som tam mean in Muay Thai?
Spicy green papaya salad pounded with chilli, lime and fish sauce. Isan-style versions add fermented fish (pla ra).
How do you pronounce Som tam?
Som tam is pronounced roughly SOM DTUM. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Som tam written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written ส้มตำ.
What are other spellings of Som tam?
It is also written Som dtam and Papaya salad. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Som tam?
Related terms: Camp food and Khao niao.
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